February 18

Tuesday 18, 2003:

Nearly 200 people die in the Daegu subway fire in South Korea

Friday 18, 1972:

The California Supreme Court invalidates the state's death penalty and commutes the sentences of all death row inmates to life in prison.

Saturday 18, 1911:

The first official flight with air mail takes place in Allahabad, British India, when Henri Pequet, a 23-year-old pilot, delivers 6,500 letters to Naini, about 10 km away.

Saturday 18, 1797:

Trinidad is surrendered to a British fleet under the command of Sir Ralph Abercromby.

Friday 18, -3102:

Epoch (origin) of the Kali Yuga- Lord Krishna leaves his mortal coil.