What Happened on February 5, 1941

Historical Events

  • Dutch Premier De Geer returns from Lisbon to Netherlands

Famous Birthdays

  • Barrett Strong, American R&B vocalist ("Money (That's What I Want)"), piano player, and songwriter ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine"; "Just My Imagination"; "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"; "War"), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2023) [1]
  • David Selby, Morganstown WV, actor (Falcon Crest, Flamingo Road)
  • Kaspar Villiger, Swiss Federal Councilor
  • Rick Laird, Irish jazz-fusion bassist (Mahavishnu Orchestra, 1971-73; Gerry Niewood & Timepiece), and photographer, born in Dublin, Ireland (d. 2021)
  • Stephen J. Cannell, American TV producer (The Rockford Files, The A-Team, 21 Jump Street) and writer, born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2010)
Born in 1941

Famous Deaths

  • Banjo Paterson, Australian poet, author of "Walzing Matilda" (b. 1864)
1941 Highlights

About February 5, 1941

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius