Famous Birthdays
- Calvin Keys, American jazz guitarist, born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 2024)
- James Loewen, American sociologist and historian, born in Decatur, Illinois
- John London, American songwriter and bassist (Michael Nesmith band), born in Brazos County, Texas
- Sarah Brady, American gun-control activist, born in Kirksville, Missouri
Famous Deaths
- Wobbe de Vries, Dutch linguist, and writer (Something About Word Formation), dies at 78
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About February 6, 1942
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
