Historical Events
- More than 100,00 orangutans killed in Borneo since 1999 according to study published in "Current Biology"
- National state of emergency declared in Ethiopia in wake of anti-government protests
- Sochi (2014) Olympic downhill champion Matthias Mayer of Austria wins the super-G gold medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Games
- Swiss cross country skier Dario Cologna wins 4th career Olympic gold medal in the 15k freestyle in Pyeongchang; wins event in Vancouver (2010), and 15k classical & 30k skiathlon in Sochi (2014)
Famous Deaths
- Hubert Doggart, English cricket batsman (2 Tests; Cambridge University CC, Sussex CCC) and executive (President MCC 1981–82), dies at 92
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About February 16, 2018
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: God's Plan - Drake
