Historical Events
- French President de Gaulle calls for Algeria's independence
- Suit to bar Englewood NJ from "racial segregated" schools, filed
- Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn all within 16 degrees
Famous Birthdays
- Jennifer Jason Leigh [Morrow], American actress (Single White Female, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle), born in Los Angeles, California
- Tommy Skeoch, American guitarist (Tesla-Psychotic Supper)
Famous Deaths
- Jacques Ibert, French composer (Escales), dies at 71
1962 Highlights
About February 5, 1962
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
