Historical Events
- Japanese troop land on Bali
Famous Birthdays
- Roy Prosser, Australian rugby union prop (25 caps; Northern Suburbs), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 2008)
Famous Deaths
- Albert Payson Terhune, American author (b. 1872)
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About February 18, 1942
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius