Historical Events
- 1st Iron Man Triathlon (swim, bike ride, marathon) held, Kona, Hawaii
Famous Birthdays
- Josip Šimunić, Croatian footballer, born in Canberra, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Derrick De Marney, British actor (The Girl Was Young, Inheritance), dies at 71
- Marguerite "Maggie" McNamara, American actress (3 Coins in a Fountain, Cardinal), dies of a barbiturate overdose at 49
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About February 18, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 46 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Take A Chance On Me - Abba
