Historical Events
- OPEC fails to agree upon a petroleum production agreement after a 2 day meeting in Vienna
Pixar Animation
Pixar Animation Studios (Toy Story; The Incredibles) headed by Edwin Catmull and Alvy Ray Smith, is spun off from Lucasfilm, Ltd as an independent film production company, with backing of Steve Jobs
Pope Meets With Mother Teresa
The Pope and Mother Teresa meet in Calcutta
Challenger Inquiry
US President Ronald Reagan announces formation of commission of enquiry on Challenger Accident
Famous Birthdays
- David Edwards, Welsh soccer midfielder (43 caps; Wolverhampton Wanderers 284 games), born in Pontesbury, England
About February 3, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: That's What Friends Are For - Dionne & Friends
- #1 Song: When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going - Billy Ocean