Historical Events
- "Shelter" opens at John Golden Theater NYC for 31 performances
- 40,000 civil servants demonstrate against higher pension contribution
- 6th ABA All-Star Game: West 123 beats East 111 at Utah
- Bernice Fekete skips her curling rink to 2nd straight 8-ender, Edm
Music Concert
Drummer Buddy Rich plays influential performance at the Top of the Plaza, Richmond New York, later televised by PBS
Buddy Rich
Famous Birthdays
- Fred Miller, American football offensive tackle (St Louis Rams), born in Houston, Texas
- Lulama Masikazana, South African cricket wicket-keeper (Kwazulu for E Province), born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (d. 2011)
Famous Deaths
- Ira S Bowen, US physicist/astronomer (Mt Wilson/Palomar), dies at 74
1973 Highlights
About February 6, 1973
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
