Historical Events
- Twin Peaks Tunnel for streetcars begins service in San Francisco, at 11,920 feet one of world's longest
Famous Birthdays
- Helen Stephens, American athlete (Olympic gold 100m & 4x100m relay 1936), born in Fulton, Missouri (d. 1994)
- Joey Bishop [Gottlieb], American TV talk show host (Joey Bishop Show) and member of the "Rat Pack" group of entertainers, born in The Bronx, New York (d. 2007)
About February 3, 1918
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius