Historical Events
Event of Interest
Bonnie Prince Charlie's troops occupy Inverness, Scotland
Famous Birthdays
Alessandro Volta (1745-1827)
Italian physicist and inventor of the 1st battery, born in Como, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Nicola Fago, Italian baroque composer, dies at 67
1745 Highlights
About February 18, 1745
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 278 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake