2001 – Dale Earnhardt Sr. dies in crash at 49
Legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr., 49, was killed in a crash during the final lap of the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001. His death shocked the racing world and marked a tragic moment in motorsport history.
1885 – Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn” debuts in the US
In 1885, Mark Twain published his iconic novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, in the United States. The book quickly became a landmark in American literature, celebrated for its storytelling and social commentary.
1930 – Astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto
In 1930, American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh identified Pluto, then classified as the ninth planet. The discovery expanded our understanding of the solar system and sparked decades of astronomical study.
1983 – Wah Mee Massacre claims 13 lives in Seattle
In 1983, the Wah Mee Massacre shocked Seattle’s Chinatown when 13 people were shot to death at a local gambling club. The brutal attack led to the conviction of two men for the killings, both receiving life sentences, while a third was found guilty of robbery and assault. The incident remains one of the deadliest mass shootings in Washington state history.1994 – Dan Jansen wins Olympic gold, breaks world record in final race
At the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, US speedskater Dan Jansen capped his Olympic career by winning gold in the 1,000 meters and setting a new world record. The victory was a remarkable culmination of his perseverance through years of personal and professional challenges.
2001 – FBI agent Robert Hanssen was arrested for spying for Russia
In 2001, veteran FBI agent Robert Philip Hanssen was arrested for spying for Russia. He later confessed to espionage and attempted espionage, receiving a life sentence with no possibility of parole.
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