February 18

What happened on February 18 in history

3 events fall on February 18, from 1478 to 1930. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on February 18

  1. 1478

    The Duke of Clarence dies in the Tower

    Edward IV's brother is executed in secret, by tradition drowned in malmsey wine.

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  2. 1861

    Jefferson Davis is inaugurated

    The Confederacy's provisional president takes office in Montgomery.

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  3. 1930

    Pluto is discovered

    Clyde Tombaugh spots the moving point of light on plates taken at Flagstaff.

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