1. On February 18, 1865, Confederate General John Pegram was captured by Union forces during the Battle of Hatcher's Run. This battle was part of the Siege of Petersburg, which resulted in the eventual fall of the Confederate capital, Richmond.

2. The first Virginia state flag was adopted on February 18, 1861. The flag was designed by a Richmond artist named Charles Keck and featured the state seal against a blue background.

3. On February 18, 1952, the Virginia General Assembly approved the state's official song, "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny". The song, written in 1878, has since become controversial due to its romanticized portrayal of slavery and was retired as the state song in 2020.

4. In 2005, on February 18, a fire at a nursing home in Andersonville, Virginia claimed the lives of nine residents. The incident led to renewed calls for stricter fire safety regulations in nursing homes and other facilities housing vulnerable populations.

5. On February 18, 2019, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring admitted to wearing blackface during college. This admission followed a similar admission by Governor Ralph Northam and led to widespread calls for the resignations of both men.