Notable people born on February 18

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People born on this day

Toni MorrisonAfrican American novelist, essayist, and academic (1931–2019)Born in 1931 · View source ↗1931

John TravoltaAmerican actor (born 1954)Born in 1954 · View source ↗1954

Yoko OnoJapanese artist and activist based in the United States (born 1933)Born in 1933 · View source ↗1933

Dr. DreAmerican rapper, record producer, record executive, and actorBorn in 1965 · View source ↗1965

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on February 18, 2026

Moon phaseNew MoonCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction1 %

Distance to the Moon380,800 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacAquariusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarB.John of Fiesole (Beato Angelico)A commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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