Historical events for
Sunday, 18 February 2024
- 🎂Birth
Jack Palance
† 3/11/2006Academy Award-winning American actor (1919-2006). Known for his powerful roles in westerns and comedies like "City Slickers", he left an indelible mark on classic cinema.
- 🎂Birth
Keith Richards
⌖ Dartford, Inglaterra
Rolling Stones guitarist and mythical rock figure (1944- ). His unmistakable style and artistic longevity have made him one of the most influential musicians in the history of popular music.
- Birth
John Travolta
American actor and cultural icon (1954- ). With roles in "Pulp Fiction" and "Grease", he has shaped the history of cinema and dance with his unique charisma and versatility.
- Birth
Carlos Lopes
Carlos Lopes (b. 1958) is a world athletics legend, having won Portugal's first Olympic gold medal in the 1984 Los Angeles marathon. His triumph symbolizes national sporting excellence and inspired generations of Portuguese athletes.
- Birth
Roberto Baggio
Roberto Baggio (b. 1967) is an iconic Italian footballer. His class and genius earned him the Ballon d'Or in 1993, making him one of the most beloved and aesthetically perfect talents in the history of transalpine football.
- Birth
J-Hope (BTS)
Jung Ho-seok, known as J-Hope (b. 1994), is a formidable South Korean dancer, rapper, and producer. His inexhaustible energy and choreographic precision are the visual and rhythmic engine of BTS.
- —History
International Asperger’s Day
A day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of this profile on the autism spectrum. It promotes inclusion and the appreciation of the unique abilities and perspectives of people with Asperger’s.
- —History
Saint Theotonius
The first Portuguese saint and co-founder of the Monastery of Santa Cruz in Coimbra. Patron of the city and diocese of Viseu, he was an advisor to King Afonso Henriques and a key figure in the nation’s foundation.
- History
Discovery of Pluto
Astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovers Pluto from the Lowell Observatory. Initially considered the ninth planet in the solar system, it is now the most famous "dwarf planet" and a symbol of space exploration.
- History
Discovery of Pluto
On February 18, 1930, young astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto while working at the Lowell Observatory. Considered the ninth planet in the solar system for decades, its cultural status remains unshakable, even after its official reclassification as a dwarf planet in 2006.
- —🎉History
Gambian National Day
Gambian National Day Celebration, commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on February 18, 1965.
- Culture
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
US publication of Mark Twain’s masterpiece. This classic of world literature explores themes of freedom and friendship, becoming fundamental to the formation of modern literary identity.
- Culture
António Aleixo
The people’s poet. Despite being semi-illiterate, his biting irony and social criticism transformed him into one of the greatest figures of Portuguese popular poetry. His legacy is a unique work of wisdom and humanity.