Historical Events
- 1st Test Cricket ton of Barry Richards, 126, 164 balls, 20 fours 1 six
- Test Cricket debut of John Traicos, South Africa v Australia, Durban
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
- WSCV TV channel 51 in Fort Lauderdale, FL (IND) suspends broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Darren Lehmann, Australian cricket batsman (27 Tests @ 44.95, 5 x 100s; 117 ODIs) and coach (Australia 2013-18), born in Gawler, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Rudy York, American baseball player (b. 1913)
About February 5, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Venus - The Shocking Blue
#1 Song: Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse
