Historical Events
Music History
Frank Sinatra performs at the Lyric Theater in Indianapolis, Indiana, his first as featured singer with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Caddy, English musician (The Tornados), born in Chelsea, London (d. 2000)
- David Jason, English actor
- Thomas M[ichael] Disch, American sci-fi author (Genocides, 102 H-Bombs)
- Wayne Fontes, American football coach
Famous Deaths
- Vsevolod Meyerhold [Karl Kasimir Theodor], Russian theatrical director and actor (Houligan), executed during the Great Purge at 65
1940 Highlights
About February 2, 1940
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
