Born on This Day
Nobel Prize-winning author known for exploring the African American experience in works like the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Beloved."
Japanese artist, musician and peace activist known for avant-garde works and marriage to John Lennon.
Rapper and entrepreneur who pioneered West Coast hip-hop sound on "The Chronic" and produced hits for Snoop Dogg and Eminem.
"Elm Farm Ollie" becomes the first cow to fly—and be milked—in an airplane. The milk was boxed and parachuted to spectators on the ground.
Timeline
Discover more of the major events, famous births, notable deaths and everything else history-making that happened on February 18th
History Every Day
Uncover fascinating moments from the past every day! Learn something new with key events in history, from the American Revolution to pop culture, crime and more.