Historical Events
- Dedan Kimathi, a Kenyan freedom fighter is executed by the British colonial government.
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Rauner, American politician (Governor of Illinois, 2015–), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Marita Koch, German 400m sprinter (Olympic gold 1980), born in Wismar, Germany
- Vanna Marie White, American television host (Wheel of Fortune), born in Conway, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Dedan Kimathi, Kenyan freedom fighter, dies by execution at 36
- Henry Norris Russell, American astronomer (Hertzsprung-Russell diagram), dies at 79
Joseph Gilbert Hamilton
Joseph G. Hamilton, American Physician who was a pioneer of using radioactive isotopes in disease treatment and diagnosis, dies of radiation induced leukemia at 49
Joseph Gilbert Hamilton
1957 Highlights
About February 18, 1957
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
