February 18, 1841 (184 years ago)
•The first ongoing filibuster in the United States Senate begins and lasts until March 11.

February 18, 1861 (164 years ago)
•In Montgomery, Alabama, Jefferson Davis is inaugurated as the provisional President of the Confederate States of America.

February 18, 1977 (48 years ago)
•The Space Shuttle Enterprise test vehicle is carried on its maiden "flight" sitting on top of a Boeing 747.

February 18, 2001 (24 years ago)
•Seven time Winston Cup Champion Dale Earnhardt dies as a result of a last lap accident in turn four of the Daytona 500.