Historical Events
- 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall signs a contract to play baseball with the Cincinnati Reds just one day after playing in a high school basketball game; debuts later that year
- Maastricht resistance fighter JAJ Janssen arrested
Famous Birthdays
- Pat Bowlen, American Pro Football Hall of Fame team owner (Super Bowl 1998, 99, 2015 Denver Broncos), born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin (d. 2019)
About February 18, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
