Historical Events
- "Dance Me a Song" closes at Royale Theater NYC after 35 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Kison, American baseball pitcher (World Series 1971, 79), born in Bradenton, Florida (d. 2018)
- Cybill Shepherd, American actress (Moonlighting, Last Picture Show), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- John Hughes, American film director (Breakfast Club; Ferris Bueller's Day Off), born in Lansing, Michigan (d. 2009)
- Michel Gauthier, Canadian politician, born in Quebec City, Canada
Famous Deaths
- Voranc Prezikov [Lovro Kuhar], Slovenian author (Jamnica), dies at 56
1950 Highlights
About February 18, 1950
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
