What Happened on February 21, 2018

Billy Graham, The Peerless Preacher

Historical Events

  • Indian film star Kamal Haasan launches a new political party - Makkal Needhi Mayyam in Tamil Nadu state

Laykyun Sekkya

Laykyun Sekkya, the world's third tallest statue at 116 meters (381 ft) depicting Gautama Buddha completed in Khatakan Taung, Myanmar

  • Norwegian cross country skiers Martin Johnsrud Sundby, Johannes Høsflot & Klæbo win their 2nd Olympic gold medals in Pyeongchang in the men's team sprint freestyle; trio also wins gold in 4 x 10k relay
  • Winter Olympics: Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall become the first Americans in history to win a cross country gold medal (team sprint)

Famous Deaths

Billy Graham (1918-2018)

American Baptist evangelist (Crusades) described as 1 of the 20th century's most influential Christian leaders, dies at 99

  • Emma Chambers, British actress (The Vicar of Dibley, Notting Hill), dies from natural causes at 53
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights

About February 21, 2018

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • USUK #1 Song: God's Plan - Drake