Historical Events
- 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Hualien County, Taiwan, leaving 10 dead and over 50 missing
- Brazilian jockey Jorge Ricardo equals world record number of victories for a jockey - 12,844 in Rio de Janeiro
Falcon Heavy Launched
Elon Musk's company SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy, world's most powerful rocket
- Maldives President Abdulla Yameen declares state of emergency ordering arrest of two judges
- Polish president Andrzej Duda signs controversial Holocaust law, outlaws accusing Poles of complicity under Nazis
- UN calls for ceasefire in rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area by Syrian government troops after 40 people reportedly killed
Famous Deaths
- Joe Knollenberg, American politician (Rep-R-Michigan 1993-2009), dies at 84
About February 6, 2018
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Waitangi Day (New Zealand)
#1 Song: God's Plan - 
#1 Song: God's Plan - 
