Historical Events
Fused Silica
American chemist James Franklin Hyde is granted a patent for fused silica - a glass production breakthrough
First Gold Record
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra awarded the 1st ever gold record for selling 1 million copies of "Chattanooga Choo Choo"
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Gager, Austrian soccer midfielder (6 caps; Austria Wien, FC Wacker Wien), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 2022)
- Howard Mudd, American football OL (Pro Bowl 1966–68; All-Pro 1967-68; SF 49ers, Chicago Bears) and coach (Super Bowl 2006; OL Indianapolis Colts), born in Midland, Michigan (d. 2020)
- Michael Bishop, British CEO (British Midland Airways), born in Bowdon, Cheshire
About February 10, 1942
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
