Famous Birthdays
- Charles Hayes, American politician (Rep-D-IL, 1983-93), born in Cairo, Illinois (d. 1997)
- Olive Gibbs, peace campaigner
Famous Deaths
Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid Laurier, 7th Prime Minister of Canada (Liberal: 1896-1911), dies of a stroke at 76
Wilfrid Laurier
1918 Highlights
About February 17, 1918
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
