Famous Birthdays
- Brian Luckhurst, cricketer (England opener of 60's & early 70's)
- Derek Wadsworth, British jazz composer and arranger, born in Cleckheaton, Yorkshire (d. 2008)
- Jane Bryant Quinn, newscaster/financial writer (Everyone's Money Book), born in Niagara Falls, New York
- Patric Standford, British composer (Taikayoku; Christus Requiem), born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England (d. 2014)
About February 5, 1939
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius