1950 - 1st class survivor Mrs Margaretta Corning Spedden died in New York, USA at the age of 77.

1894 - 3rd class survivor Mrs Mary Sophie Halaut Abrahim was born to John Easu and Matian (?Marian) Abraham Easu in Shwahed, Syria.

1998 - The biggest leap in sales of the soundtrack for James Cameron's movie "Titanic" occured in the days preceding Valentine’s Day.

1998 - The Oscar nominations for the 70th Academy Awards were announced. James Cameron's movie "Titanic" received a record 14 nominations.

1888 - Trimmer and survivor Mr Ernest Frederick Allen was born in London, England, UK.