Historical Events
- General Charles Gordon arrives in Khartoum
Event of Interest
Russian police seize all copies of Leo Tolstoy's book "What I Believe In"
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Watson Myles, Canadian politician (d. 1970)
- Burton "Burt" Mustin, American actor (All in the Family, The Andy Griffith Show), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1977)
About February 18, 1884
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
