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.

    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.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1861

      Jefferson Davis is inaugurated

      The Confederacy's provisional president takes office in Montgomery.

      Read about Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, World's First UndergroundPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1930

      Pluto is discovered

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

      Read about Christ the Redeemer Under Construction, Rio de JaneiroPlay the 20th century round

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