About February 18th, 1944, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 18, 1944, the Royal Air Force launched Operation Jericho, a daring precision bombing raid using Mosquito and Typhoon aircraft to breach the walls of Amiens prison in German-occupied France. The operation resulted in 102 prisoners killed but successfully enabled 258 French resistance members to escape, striking a significant blow against German occupation.
- Day of the week: February 18th, 1944 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Holiday For Strings by David Rose & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Anguish directed by Sonny Mallhi
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