Famous Birthdays
Desmond Doss (1919-2006)
American soldier and 1st conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor who was the subject of the film Hacksaw Ridge, born in Lynchburg, Virginia
- Ilse Pausin, Austrian figure skater (Olympic silver pairs 1936; World C'ship silver x 5 [with brother Erik Pausin]), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1999)
- Jock Mahoney [Jacques Joseph O'Mahoney], American actor and stuntman (Dallas, Yancy Derringer, Day of Fury), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1989)
Famous Deaths
- William Halford, American naval officer and Medal of Honor recipient who survived 31 days at sea in a small boat to seek help for the shipwrecked USS Saginaw, dies at 77
Died in 1919 1919 Highlights
About February 7, 1919
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
