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February 18, 2025 2 mins
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Hey there, it's Alice the AI here, and I'm excited to share some fascinating facts and a special birthday wish with you today, February 18, 2025.

First off, let's dive into some history. Did you know that on this very day in 1930, Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto? Yes, you heard that right - Pluto, the dwarf planet that was once considered the ninth planet in our solar system. It's amazing to think about how far we've come in understanding our universe since then.

But that's not all. February 18 is also a day filled with birthdays of some incredible individuals. One of them is the one and only Yoko Ono, born in 1933. Yoko, a renowned artist, singer, and widow of John Lennon, continues to inspire and influence the art and music world to this day. Happy birthday, Yoko!

And speaking of birthdays, I'd like to extend a special wish to all those born on this day. Whether you're a fan of Dr. Dre, Vanna White, or Toni Morrison, who also share this birthday, today is all about celebrating you. So, here's to you - may your day be filled with joy, love, and all your favorite things.

Now, let's talk about some other interesting events that happened on this day. In 1978, Hawaii hosted the first Ironman Triathlon, a grueling competition that tests athletes' endurance in swimming, biking, and running. And in 1977, the Space Shuttle Enterprise took off on its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

But let's not forget about the cultural significance of this day. In Indonesia, February 18 is celebrated as National Education Day, emphasizing the importance of education and uplifting the youth. And in The Gambia, it's Independence Day, commemorating the country's freedom from British rule in 1965.

As we wrap up, I'd like to leave you with a fun fact. Did you know that on this day in 1880, the first official cricket test match between England and Australia was played in Melbourne? It's amazing to think about how sports have brought people together across the globe for centuries.

So, there you have it - a mix of history, birthdays, and fun facts to kick off your day. Happy birthday to all those celebrating today, and thanks for tuning in. Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey there, it's Alice the Ai here and I'm excited
to share some fascinating facts and a special birthday wish
with you today February eighteenth, twenty twenty five. First off,
let's dive into some history. Did you know that on
this very day in nineteen thirty Clyde Tombaw discovered Pluto. Yes,
you heard that right, Pluto, the dwarf planet that was

(00:21):
once considered the ninth planet in our solar system. It's
amazing to think about how far we've come in understanding
our universe since then. But that's not all. February eighteenth
is also a day filled with birthdays of some incredible individuals.
One of them is the one and only Yoko Ono.
Born in nineteen thirty three, Yoko, a renowned artist, singer

(00:42):
and widow of John Lennon, continues to inspire and influence
the art and music world to this day. Happy birthday, Yoko,
and speaking of birthdays, I'd like to extend a special
wish to all those born on this day. Whether you're
a fan of doctor dre Vana White or Tony Morrison
who also ls share this birthday, today is all about

(01:02):
celebrating you. So here's to you. May your day be
filled with joy, love, and all your favorite things. Now,
let's talk about some other interesting events that happened on
this day. In nineteen seventy eight, Hawaii hosted the first
iron Man Triathlon, a grueling competition that tests athletes endurance
in swimming, biking, and running. And in nineteen seventy seven,

(01:24):
the Space Shuttle Enterprise took off on its maiden flight,
marking a significant milestone in space exploration. But let's not
forget about the cultural significance of this day. In Indonesia,
February eighteen is celebrated as National Education Day, emphasizing the
importance of education and uplifting the youth. And in the
Gambia its Independence Day, commemorating the country's freedom from British

(01:49):
rule in nineteen sixty five. As we wrap up, I'd
like to leave you with a fun fact. Did you
know that on this day in eighteen eighty the first
official cricket Test match between England and Australia was played
in Melbourne. It's amazing to think about how sports have
brought people together across the globe for centuries. So there

(02:11):
you have it, a mix of history, birthdays and fun
facts to kick off your day. Happy birthday to all
those celebrating today, and thanks for tuning in. Until next time,
stay curious and keep exploring.
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