Historical Events
- -52°F (-47°C), Old Forge, New York (state record)
Daytona 500
21st Daytona 500: Richard Petty wins after race leaders Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison collide with each other on final lap; first 500 mile race broadcast from start to finish
- Mini-series "Roots: Next Generations" premieres on ABC TV
- NASA launches space vehicle S-202
Election of Interest
President Ziaur Rahman's National Party wins Bangladeshi general election
- Snow falls in Sahara Desert
1979 Highlights
About February 18, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? - Rod Stewart
- #1 Song: Heart Of Glass - Blondie