Historical Events
- 80°F recorded in San Francisco, California
- San Francisco named as a port of dispatch for Army transports
- Stanley Cup, Montreal Arena, Westmount, Quebec: Montreal Victorias beat Winnipeg Victorias, 3-2 to sweep series, 2-0 for CAHL
Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Bryant, English historian (King Charles II), born in Dersingham, England (d. 1985)
Famous Deaths
- Marius Sophus Lie, Norwegian mathematician (continuous symmetry), dies at 56
About February 18, 1899
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
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