Historical Events
- China’s first science fiction blockbuster, “The Wandering Earth” premieres, directed by Frant Gwo, based on a story by Liu Cixin
- Pierre Davis is the first transgender designer to show at New York Fashion Week with label No Sesso
Pope Admits Cleric's Abuse
Pope Francis admits for the first time that clerics have sexually abused nuns
Famous Deaths
- Dakshayani 'Gaja Muthassi, elephant 'granny' Indian elephant, oldest in captivity, dies in Kerala at 88
- Guy Webster, American celebrity portrait photographer, album cover artist (The Byrds; The Mamas & the Papas; Taj Mahal; Rolling Stones), and educator, dies of liver cancer and diabetes complications at 79
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About February 5, 2019
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: 7 Rings - Ariana Grande
