Historical Events
Event of Interest
16 US states, including California and New York, band together to sue President Donald Trump over his use of emergency powers to build a border wall.
- 25-year old murder of a woman solved when police in Minnesota run DNA though a genealogy site and find suspect
Election of Interest
Australian political parties hacked by a "sophisticated state actor" Prime Minister Scott Morrison says, just months ahead of general election
- British parliamentary committee issues scathing report on Facebook, accusing company of breaking privacy laws, calling for new regulations
- Gun battle in Pulwama, Indian-controlled Kashmir, kills nine with Pakistan-based group Jaish-e-Mohammad held responsible
- Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei says "There's no way the US can crush us" in interview with BBC, saying his daughter's arrest politically motivated
Laureus Awards
Laureus World Sports Awards, Monte-Carlo Sporting, Monaco: Sportsman: Novak Đoković; Sportswoman: Simone Biles; Team: French Men's National Football team
- NHL hockey team Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon agrees to invest $250 million into the Alliance of American Football; named new chairman of the AAF
Famous Deaths
- Bob Van Der Veken, Belgian actor (Alle maten), dies at 90
- Kelly Seymour, South African cricket spin bowler (7 Tests, 9 wickets; Western Province), dies at 83
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About February 18, 2019
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Family Day (Canada), Washington's Birthday (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: 7 Rings - Ariana Grande
#1 Song: Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored - Ariana Grande
