National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for February 18, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
February 18, 2027 celebrates National Drink Wine Day, plus 3 more. While February 18th is National Drink Wine Day is an adult beverage day to remind us to unwind after a long day and have glass of wine. Whether you like red, white or blush, this is your reminder to treat yourself.
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Every year on February 18, we celebrate the date the dwarf planet Pluto was discovered. Join us as we travel through space to discuss who discovered this mysterious planet and why it's been a discussion of classification controversy.
Read the full story →Events that occurred on February 18 throughout history
Auguste Bartholdi received U.S. design patent no. D11,023 for "Liberty Enlightening the World" a statue that is known today as the Statue of Liberty.
While reviewing photographs he took in January while working at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, Astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovers the planet, Pluto. The tiny planet moves from frame to frame, alerting the astronomer that the speck of light is not an ordinary star.
The Golden Gate International Exposition opens at San Francisco's Treasure Island.
Shani Davis takes gold in the 1000 meter individual event at the Turin, Italy Winter Olympics. He becomes the first African-American to win an individual gold medal at the winter games.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Black History Month
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Chinese New Year
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National Library Lover's Month
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National Weddings Month
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National Self-check Month
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An Affair To Remember Month
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National Canned Food Month
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National Snack Food Month
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National Heart Month
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National Cancer Prevention Month
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National Bounce Back Month
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National Embroidery Month
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