Famous Birthdays
- Giovanni Battista Brocchi, Italian naturalist and geologist (Conchiologia fossile subappennina), born in Bassano del Grappa, Republic of Venice (d. 1826)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Hartwig Ernst, Count von Bernstorff, Danish statesman (b. 1712)
Died in 1772 1772 Highlights
About February 18, 1772
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 252 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey