Global Daily History: February 18, 2026
Good morning. I’m Emma with your history snapshot for February 18th.
We begin in the cosmos. Today is a massive day for space exploration. In 1930, astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto, expanding the boundaries of our known solar system. Fast forward to 2021, and history was made again as NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully touched down on Mars, beginning a new search for ancient life.
Back on Earth, a literary revolution occurred in 1885. Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published in the United States. It became a defining masterpiece that challenged the social consciousness of a nation.
And finally, we pause for a solemn anniversary. In 2003, a tragic arson attack on the Daegu Metropolitan Subway in South Korea claimed 192 lives. It remains a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of public safety.
From the Red Planet to the pages of history, that is your briefing for February 18th. Have a nice day.
