Historical Events
- Dutch Premier De Geer returns from Lisbon to Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Barrett Strong, vocalist (Money, That's What I Want), born in Detroit, Michigan
- David Selby, Morganstown WV, actor (Falcon Crest, Flamingo Road)
- Kaspar Villiger, Swiss Federal Councilor
- Rick Laird, jazz musician (Gerry Niewood & Timepiece)
- Stephen J. Cannell, American TV producer (The Rockford Files, The A-Team, 21 Jump Street) and writer, born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2010)
Famous Deaths
- Banjo Paterson, Australian poet, author of "Walzing Matilda" (b. 1864)
1941 Highlights
About February 5, 1941
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
