Historical Events
Terry Pratchett Knighted
English fantasy author Terry Pratchett receives a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace
- The Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics announced that the Taiwanese economy has contracted an unprecedented 8.36% in the fourth quarter of 2008; thus placing the country in a technical recession
Famous Deaths
- (Fird) "Snooks" Eaglin, American blues and R&B guitarist and singer, dies at 72
- Al-Tayyib Salih, Sudanese novelist and columnist (b. 1929)
- Miika Tenkula, Finnish heavy metal guitarist and songwriter (Sentenced), dies of a heart attack at 34
- Ronald Dearing, British civil servant and chairman (British Post Office), dies of cancer at 78
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights
About February 18, 2009
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crack A Bottle - Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent
#1 Song: The Fear - Lily Allen
