February 18

Monday 18, 1985:

The legendary "mirror globe" ident, first used in 1969, is seen for the last time in regular rotation on BBC1.

Thursday 18, 1932:

The Empire of Japan declares Manzhouguo (obsolete Chinese name for Manchuria) independent from China.

Monday 18, 1929:

First Academy Awards are announced.

Monday 18, 1878:

The Lincoln County War begins in Lincoln County, New Mexico.

Saturday 18, 1865:

In the U.S., Delaware voters reject the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and vote to continue the practice of slavery. (Delaware finally ratifies the amendment on February 12, 1901.)

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