Historical Events
- British tanks occupy Maus, Libya
- Former Dutch premier De Geer flies to Berlin
- United Service Organization (USO) founded
Famous Birthdays
- John Steel, British rock drummer (The Animals - "House of the Rising Sun"), born in Gateshead, County Durham, England
- Mike Deasy, American rock and jazz session guitarist (Beach Boys; Monkees; Randy Newman), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Weddings
Vera-Ellen
American dancer and actress Vera-Ellen (19) weds fellow American dancer Robert Hightower; divorce in 1946
Famous Deaths
- Johann Peter Kirsch, Luxembourg church historian and archaeologist, dies at 79
About February 4, 1941
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
