What Happened on February 18, 1962

Day of the Week: Sunday

Historical Events

  • 4th Daytona 500: Fireball Roberts wins (152.529 MPH)
  • France & Algerian Muslims negotiate truce to end 7 year war

Sport awardGolf Tournament

Louise Suggs wins LPGA St Petersburg Golf Open

Golfer and Co-Founder of the LPGA Louise Suggs
Golfer and Co-Founder of the LPGA
Louise Suggs

Famous Birthdays

  • Gary Reasons, NFL linebacker (NY Giants)
  • Julie Strain, actress (Witchcraft IV), born in Concord, California
  • Simon Fletcher, NFL linebacker (Denver Broncos)