Famous Birthdays
- Courtney Act [Shane Jenek], Australian drag queen, pop singer, entertainer and reality television personality, born in Brisbane, Queensland
- Isabel Leonard, American Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano opera singer, born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Nathaniel Shilkret, American conductor and musician (Victor Salon Orchestra), dies at 92
- Ngaio Marsh, New Zealand detective writer and producer, dies at 82
- Tina Carver, actress (Inside Detroit, Uranium Boom), dies at 58
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About February 18, 1982
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Centerfold - The J. Geils Band
- #1 Song: A Town Called Malice/Precious - Jam