Historical Events
- Japan declares Manchuria independent
- Japan proclaims and names Manchukuo state in north east China
Sports History
Sonja Henie wins her 6th straight World Women's figure skating title
Famous Birthdays
- Duane Michals, American photographer (Sequences; The Journey of the Spirit After Death), born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
- Miloš Forman, Czech-American award-winning director (One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Amadeus, The Firemen's Ball), born in Čáslav, Czechoslovakia (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Augustus III, last King of Saxony (1904-18), dies at 66
About February 18, 1932
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
