February 18

— 1873 – Phillip Hemsteder, a transient laborer, murdered John Flanders in Brocton during the economic downturn known as the Panic of 1873.

— 2002 – Busti stock car racer Bobby Schnars was inducted into the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, along with three other distinguished individuals.

February 19

— 1864 – Castle Hall No. 284 of the Knights of Pythias was organized in Brocton, reflecting the popularity of fraternal organizations at the time.

— 1880 – Dunkirk officially transitioned from a village to a city, becoming the first of two cities in Chautauqua County.

— 1985 – The cost of making a call from a Jamestown payphone increased from 10 cents to 25 cents, reflecting the gradual rise in telecommunications costs.