Historical Events
- 1st regular steamboat service to California starts (or 02/28)
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Lange Kielland, Norwegian writer (Gist; Fortuna; St. Hans Fest), and politician (mayor; governor), born in Stavanger, Norway (d. 1906)
- Armand Peugeot, French industrialist who founded Peugeot, born in Hérimoncourt, France (d. 1915)
About February 18, 1849
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
