Today is Sunday, February 18th, the 49th day of the year. There are 317
days remaining until the end of the year.
HOLIDAYS and OBSERVANCES American Heart Month,
Black History Month, National Cherry Month, National
Children’s Dental Health Month, Great American Pie Month.
National Grapefruit Month, National Weddings Month,
International Flirting Week, National Battery Day
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Randy Crawford, 72, singer (Street Life)
Dr. Dre, 59, rapper/record producer
Tracey Edmonds, 57, film/television producer
George Teague, 53, football player
Chanda Rubin, 48, tennis player
Jason Maxiell, 40, basketball player
Tamina Pollack-Paris, 35, dancer
Le’Veon Bell, 32, football player
HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS
Toni Morrison, 93, novelist
DEATHS
Damon Harris, 2013, singer (Temptations) (b. 1953)
ON THIS DATE IN…
1688 – Quakers conduct 1st formal protest of slavery in Germantown, Pa.
1979 – Miniseries “Roots: Next Generations” premieres on ABC TV.
1986 – San Antonio’s Alvin Robertson scores NBA 2nd quadruple double-20 pts,
11 rebounds, 10 assists & 10 steals.
1998 – Two white separatists are arrested in Nevada and accused of plotting a
biological attack on New York City subways.
HOROSCOPE
Being an Aquarius born on February 18th, you are well known for your impulsive, yet charming nature. You tend to get bored easily and as a result, you have taken on a variety of interests and hobbies. In all aspects of life, you are spontaneous and passionate. While these qualities are intriguing to others, it is your charm that makes you hard to resist. With innate warmth, sociability and mystery, you have earned a long list of admirers!
