Famous Birthdays
- Judy Rankin, American golfer (US Open, Titleholders C'ship 1972 runner-up; 26 LPGA Tour wins), born in St Louis, Missouri
- Michael Nader, American actor (Peter-Gidget, Dex Dexter-Dynasty), born in St Louis, Missouri
Famous Deaths
- Ivan Chernyakhovsky, Russian general (youngest ever Soviet general of the army), dies at 38
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About February 18, 1945
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius