Historical Events
Event of Interest
FDR proposes enlarging Supreme Court, "court packing" plan failed
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Famous Birthdays
- Cocky van Oost, [Kommertje van Vliet], Dutch dancer (Sylphides)
- Gaston Roelants, Belgian world cross-country champion
- Stuart Damon, American actor (Alan Quartermaine-General Hospital), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Wang Xuan, Chinese scientist (d. 2006)
Famous Deaths
- Lou [Andreas-]Salome, Russian/German author (Eroticism), dies at 75
1937 Highlights
About February 5, 1937
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
