February 18th is officially Pluto Day & Drink Wine Day.
We’d like to welcome you to the 49th day of the year! There are 317 days left in 2024.
From discoveries on land and in space to major changes in US law this day is a very special day indeed.
Did you know that on this day in 1954, the Church of Scientology was officially incorporated in Los Angeles? It has gone on to spread throughout the world, generating much debate along the way.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about February 18th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on February 18 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2021
The Perseverance rover successfully landed on Mars.
Perseverance is the largest, most advanced rover NASA has sent to another world.
2009
Queen Elizabeth II knighted English fantasy author Terry Pratchett.
After the ceremony, Pratchett said: “You can’t ask a fantasy writer not to want a knighthood. You know, for two pins, I’d get myself a horse and a sword.”
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, did you know that Dr. Dre was also born on this day? Here are more famous people born on this day.
1994
Jung Ho-seok
South Korean
Rapper
Age:
30 years old
Born In:
Gwangju, South Korea
1965
Dr. Dre
American
Rapper
Age:
59 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1954
John Travolta
American
Actor
Age:
70 years old
Born In:
New Jersey, USA
1933
Yōko Ono
Japanese
Multimedia Artist
Age:
91 years old
Born In:
Tokyo, Japan
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, February 18th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1475
1564
Michelangelo
Italian
Sculptor
1475
1564
Michelangelo
Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor born on March 6, 1475. He died on this day in 1564, at age 88 in Rome, Italy.
Died On:
Feb 18, 1564 (Age 88)
Died In:
Rome, Italy
Special Holidays
Here are some unusual holidays that are celebrated on this day.
Pluto Day
Pluto was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, and although it was initially a planet, it was resigned from planet status in 2006. Nonetheless, this dwarf planet still deserves recognition, and that’s why today is Pluto Day.
National Drink Wine Day
We know, we know, any day is a good day for a drop of wine, but that’s not the point today. Drink Wine Day is a wonderful excuse to indulge yourself a little and splash out on a fancier bottle for a change.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Snoop Dogg’s real name is Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. His “Snoop Dogg” nickname came from his mother, who thought he looked like Snoopy from the Peanuts.
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on February 18 share the Aquarius zodiac sign.
Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius.
Anyone born in February has the Amethyst birthstone. People with the Amethyst birthstone tend to be stubborn and daring but will usually follow their dreams, no matter what.
If you were born on this day, it’s likely that you were conceived on May 28 in the previous year.
The due date for a baby conceived on this day is around November 11, 2024.
