Historical Events
- 1st Spitfire in action above Darwin, Australia, Mu Ki-46 shot down
Sinatra's Debut
Singer Frank Sinatra debuts on radio's "Your Hit Parade"
Famous Birthdays
- Fabian [Fabiano Anthony Forte], American pop singer ("Turn Me Loose"; "Tiger"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Gayle Hunnicutt, American-British actress (Marlowe; Legend of Hell House; Dallas), born in Fort Worth, Texas (d. 2023)
- Georgeanna Tillman, American singer (The Marvelettes - "Please Mr. Postman"), born in Inkster, Michigan (d. 1980)
- Pelle Svensson, Swedish Greco-Roman wrestler (World C'ship gold 100kg 1970, 71; Olympic silver 97kg 1964), born in Sollefteå, Sweden (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Hendrik Seyffardt, Dutch general who collaborated with the Nazi regime, assassinated by the Dutch resistance at 71
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About February 6, 1943
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
