Historical Events
"Woman of the Year"
"Woman of the Year" film directed by George Stevens, starring Katherine Hepburn & Spencer Tracy opens at Radio City Music Hall, NYC
- Braves get Tommy Holmes from Yanks for Buddy Hassett and Gene Moore
Famous Birthdays
- Cory Wells [Emil Lewandowski], American rock vocalist (3 Dog Night - "Joy to the World"), born in Buffalo, New York (d. 2015)
- Roger Staubach, American College and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Heisman Trophy 1963, Navy; Super Bowl 1971 [MVP], 77; Dallas Cowboys), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Susan Hill, English playwright (Magic Apple Tree)
About February 5, 1942
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
