Historical Events
- 33rd Berlin International Film Festival: "Ascendancy" and "The Beehive" win the Golden Bear (tie)
- Indiana Pacers lose, 121-94 in Milwaukee; begin a 28 NBA game losing streak on the road
- Right wing Lanny McDonald becomes the first player in NHL franchise Calgary Flames' history to score 50 goals in a season in a 5-1 loss to Buffalo Sabres
Famous Birthdays
- Jason Maxiell, American basketball player, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Jermaine Jenas, English soccer midfielder (21 caps; Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur), born in Nottingham, England
- Juelz Santana, American rapper, born in Harlem, New York City
- Roberta Vinci, Italian tennis player (5 Grand Slam doubles titles), born in Taranto, Italy
About February 18, 1983
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby, Come To Me - Patti Austin With James Ingram
#1 Song: Too Shy - Kajagoogoo
