Historical Events
- 27 copper miners die in avalanche, Granduc Mountain, British Columbia
Music History
Betty Comden & Adolph Green and Jule Styne's musical "Fade Out-Fade In", featuring Carol Burnett, Dick Shawn (replacing Jack Cassidy), and Tina Louise, returns from lay-off at Mark Hellinger Theater, NYC
Event of Interest
Church deacon Jimmie Lee Jackson is beaten and shot during a peaceful march in Marion, Alabama. His death 8 days later inspires the Selma to Montgomery marches.
- Frank Gifford announces his retirement from football for broadcasting
- The Gambia becomes independent from the United Kingdom
Famous Birthdays
Dr. Dre (59 years old)
American rapper and record producer (Still D.R.E., The Next Episode), born in Compton, California
About February 18, 1965
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: This Diamond Ring - Gary Lewis And The Playboys
#1 Song: Tired Of Waiting For You - The Kinks
