Historical Events
Sports History
Continental League President Branch Rickey and Toronto team owner Jack Kent Cooke announce the opening date of their new baseball league as April 18, 1961
- VIII Winter Olympic Games open in Squaw Valley, California
- Walter O'Malley, LA Dodger owner, purchases Chavez Ravine for $494,000
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Moog, Canadian NHL goalie (Oilers, Bruins, Olympics-Canada-1988), born in Penticton, Canada
- Carol McGiffin, British TV and radio presenter, born in London
- Greta Scacchi, Italian actress (Coca-Cola Kid, White Mischief), born in Milan, Italy
- Roger Wijesuriya, Sri Lankan cricketer (bowling avg 294 in 4 Tests for Sri Lanka), born in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
About February 18, 1960
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
#1 Song: Why - Anthony Newley
