Historical Events
- 1st US pilot to down an enemy airplane, Stephen W. Thompson
- Separation of church and state begins in USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Gara Garayev [Kara Karayev], Soviet-Azerbaijani composer (Seven Beauties), born in Baku (d. 1982)
1918 Highlights
About February 5, 1918
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
