Historical Events
- Compton & Arthur Morris both complete dual tons in same Test Cricket
Magnum Photos Founded
Magnum Photos founded in Paris by Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger and David Seymour
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Hickcox, American 200m/400m medley swimmer (Olympic-3 gold-1968), born in Phoenix, Arizona (d. 2010)
Famous Deaths
- Luigi Russolo, Italian Futurist composer (The Art of Noises), dies at 61
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About February 6, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
