Famous Birthdays
- Edwin Klebs, German physician & bacteriologist (bacterial theory of infection, diphtheria bacillus), born in Königsberg, Kingdom of Prussia (d. 1913)
- Ema Puksec, Croatian singer, born in Ogulin, Croatia (d. 1889)
- William Dorsey Pender, Major General (Confederate Army), born in Edgecombe County, North Carolina (d. 1863)
Famous Deaths
- Richard Lemon Lander, British explorer, dies from his injuries sustained by a musket ball at 29
1834 Highlights
About February 6, 1834
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 189 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
