What Happened on February 18, 2004

Historical Events

Sports History

Greg Maddux signs with the Chicago Cubs, the team he began his career with

  • Up to 295 people, including nearly 200 rescue workers, die near Neyshabur in Iran when a run-away freight train carrying sulfur, petrol and fertiliser catches fire and explodes.

Famous Deaths

  • Jean Rouch, French filmmaker and ethnologist (b. 1917)
Died in 2004 2004 Highlights

About February 18, 2004

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Slow Jamz - Twista Featuring Kanye West & Jamie Foxx
  • UK #1 Song: With A Little Help From My Friends/Measure Of A Man - Sam & Mark