Historical Events
- 1st regular steamboat service to California starts (or 02/28)
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Lange Kielland, Norwegian writer (Gist; Fortuna; St. Hans Fest ), and politician (mayor; governor), born in Stavanger, Norway (d. 1906)
1849 Highlights
About February 18, 1849
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 172 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
