Historical Events
- Amsterdam resistance group CS-6 shoots nazi general Seyffardt
- Clandestine Radio Atlantiksender, Germany, 1st transmission
Sports History
Jake LaMotta defeats future multi-weight world boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson by unanimous points decision in Detroit in the 2nd of their 6 meetings; his only win of their rivalry; Robinson’s first loss in his first 40 pro bouts
Famous Birthdays
- Chuck Winfield, American trumpet and flugelhorn player (Blood, Sweat & Tears - "Spinning Wheel"), born in Monessen, Pennsylvania
- Craig Morton, College Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Cal; NFL: Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos), born in Flint, Michigan
- Ivan Alexandrovich Tcherepnin, French-American composer of Russian and Chinese parentage (Le va et le vient), born in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France (d. 2003)
- Larry Tamblyn, American rock guitarist (Standells-Dirty Water), born in Los Angeles, California
- Michael Mann, American actor & director (Sexpot, Close Friends), born in Chicago, Illinois
Nolan Bushnell (80 years old)
American electrical engineer (founded Atari, created Pong), born in Clearfield, Utah
Born in 1943
Famous Deaths
- Wim Gertenbach, Dutch resistance fighter (Slogan), shot by Nazis
About February 5, 1943
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
