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- 2012In 2012, a star-studded funeral service was held for pop singer Whitney Houston at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, a week after her death at age 48.On February 18, 2012, a vibrant yet somber atmosphere enveloped New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, as family, friends, and fans gathered to pay their final respects to the beloved pop icon Whitney Houston.View More →
- 2010WikiLeaks publishes the first documents leaked by Chelsea Manning
On February 18, 2010, a relatively obscure website called WikiLeaks publishes a leaked diplomatic cable detailing discussions between American diplomats and Icelandic government officials.View More → - 2006Shani Davis becomes first Black athlete to win individual gold medal at Winter Games
On February 18, 2006, Shani Davis becomes the first Black athlete to win an individual gold medal in Winter Olympics history, capturing the men’s 1,000-meter speedskating race.View More → - 2003Arsonist sets fire in South Korean subwayOn February 18, 2003, a man ignites a gasoline-filled container inside a subway train in Daegu, South Korea.View More →
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- 1994In 1994, at the Winter Olympic Games in Norway, U.S. speedskater Dan Jansen finally won a gold medal, breaking the world record in the 1,000 meters.In a thrilling culmination of perseverance and talent, U.View More →
- 1988In 1988, Anthony M. Kennedy was sworn in as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.On February 18, 1988, Anthony M.View More →
- 1984In 1984, Italy and the Vatican signed an accord under which Roman Catholicism ceased to be the state religion of Italy.In a landmark moment in 1984, Italy and the Vatican formally redefined their relationship through a groundbreaking accord that marked a significant shift in the status of Roman Catholicism in Italy.View More →
- 1970In 1970, the “Chicago Seven” defendants were found not guilty of conspiring to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic national convention; five were convicted of violating the Anti-Riot Act of 1968 (those convictions were later reversed).In 1970, a landmark verdict was delivered in the case of the "Chicago Seven," a group of antiwar activists tried for their roles in the tumultuous events surrounding the 1968 Democratic National Convention.View More →
- 1966Buried at Sea: The Casket That Carried JFK
John F. Kennedy's aides struggling to load the casket containing the slain President aboard Air Force One is an enduring image. But what happened to the casket?View More →
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