Historical Events
- Bolewet Beirut becomes President of Poland
Famous Birthdays
Darrell Waltrip (76 years old)
American auto racer (NASCAR Cup Series 1981, 82, 85; Daytona 500 1989; winner 84 x NASCAR Cup Series races) and broadcaster (Fox Sports), born in Owensboro, Kentucky
- David Ladd, American actor (Raymie, Catlow, Misty, Deathline), born in Los Angeles, California
- George Underwood, British illustrator, and graphic designer for books and album cover art (Bowie; T. Rex; The Fixx), born in Bromley, England
- Mary Louise Cleave, American engineer and NASA astronaut (STS 61-B, STS 30), born in Southampton, New York
Famous Deaths
- Ganzefles, Dutch nazi spy/Jews hunter, executed
- Hans Fallada, German writer (Little Man, What Now?), dies at 53
1947 Highlights
About February 5, 1947
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
