Historical events for
Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Visionary watchmaker and founder of A. Lange & Söhne (1815-1875). He was responsible for elevating German watchmaking to world-class status, establishing Glashütte as a center of excellence.

Academy 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gambian National Day Celebration, commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on February 18, 1965.

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.

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.