Historical Events
In Dahomey
"In Dahomey" the first African American musical to perform on Broadway opens at the New York Theater, starring George Walker and Bert Williams with music by Will Marion Cook
Event of Interest
Dutch government of Abraham Kuyper launches anti-strike laws
Famous Birthdays
- Aleksei Leontiev, Soviet developmental psychologist and philosopher (activity theory), born in Moscow, Russia (d. 1979)
- Nikolai Podgorny, Ukrainian Soviet statesman, Premier of the USSR (1965-77), born in Karlovka, Russian Empire (d. 1983)
About February 18, 1903
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
