Historical Events
- Japan proclaims and names Manchukuo in Manchuria, China, as an independent state
Sports History
Norway's Sonja Henie wins her 6th straight World Women's figure skating title
Famous Birthdays
- Duane Michals, American photographer (Sequences; The Journey of the Spirit After Death), born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
- Miloš Forman, Czech-American award-winning director (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, The Firemen's Ball), born in Čáslav, Czechoslovakia (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Augustus III, last King of Saxony (1904-18), dies at 66
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights
About February 18, 1932
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
