Historical Events
- Qatar Airways achieves the longest-ever commercial flight in service when its B777 aircraft lands in Auckland after a 16 hour and 23 minutes flight from Doha
Famous Deaths
- "Professor" Irwin Corey, American comedian (Car Wash, Doc), dies at 102
- Alec McCowen, English actor (Frenzy), dies at 91
- Joost van der Westhuizen, South African rugby union halfback (89 Tests; Bulls), dies of motor neurone disease at 45
- Roger Walkowiak, French road cyclist (Tour de France 1956), dies at 89
2017 Highlights
About February 6, 2017
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Waitangi Day (New Zealand)
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad And Boujee - Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert
#1 Song: Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
