Historical Events
"Captain American"
"Captain America" serial film premieres starring Dick Purcell, first appearance of a Marvel superhero outside of a comic book
- 358 RAF bombers attack Stettin
Famous Birthdays
- (James) "J.R." Cobb American guitarist and songwriter (Classics IV - "Spooky"; Atlanta Rhythm Section - "Champagne Jam"), born in Birmingham, Alabama (d. 2019)
- Al Kooper [Kuperschmidt], American rock musician, record producer and songwriter (Blood Sweat & Tears; Super Session; Bob Dylan; The Tubes; The Banana Splits), born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Robert E. Park, American sociologist (human ecology, marginal man), dies at 79
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About February 5, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
