On this day: February 18
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February 18Protesters during the Revolution of Dignity3102 BCE According to Hindu scriptures, Kali Yuga, the last of the four stages that the world goes through as part of the cycle of yugas, began.1814 War of the Sixth Coalition: French troops led by Napoleon forced the Army of Bohemia to retreat after it advanced dangerously close to Paris.1977 The Xinjiang 61st Regiment Farm fire started during Chinese New Year when a firecracker ignited the wreaths of late Mao Zedong, killing 694 personnel.2014 A series of violent events (pictured) involving protesters, riot police, and unknown shooters began in Kyiv that culminated in the ousting of Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych five days later.Angilbert (d.814)Per Brahe the Younger (b.1602)yama Sutematsu (d.1919)Vernon (b.1998)More anniversaries: February 17February 18February 19ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout
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