Historical Events
- A share market sell off starts on Wall Street with Dow Jones sinking 4.6%, spreads around the globe
Music Concert
American singer-songwriter Paul Simon announces his farewell tour - a retirement from touring, but not necessarily from live performance
- Dow Jones Industrial Average has largest intraday point swing, dropping over 1,413 points
Famous Deaths
- Jeremy Nunley, American NFL defensive tackle and defensive end (Houston Oilers), dies at 46
About February 5, 2018
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius