Historical Events
- Amsterdam resistance group CS-6 shoots nazi general Seyffardt
- Clandestine Radio Atlantiksender, Germany, 1st transmission
LaMotta vs. Robinson
Jake LaMotta defeats future multi-weight world boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson by unanimous points decision in Detroit in the 2nd of their 6 meetings; his only win of their rivalry; Robinson’s first loss in his first 40 pro bouts
Famous Birthdays
- Chuck Winfield, American trumpet and flugelhorn player (Blood, Sweat & Tears - "Spinning Wheel"), born in Monessen, Pennsylvania
- Craig Morton, College Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Cal; NFL: Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos), born in Flint, Michigan
- Ivan Alexandrovich Tcherepnin, French-American composer of Russian and Chinese parentage (Le va et le vient), born in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France (d. 2003)
- Larry Tamblyn, American rock guitarist (The Standells - "Dirty Water"), born in Los Angeles, California
- Michael Mann, American actor and director (Sexpot, Close Friends), born in Chicago, Illinois
Nolan Bushnell (81 years old)
American electrical engineer (founded Atari, created Pong), born in Clearfield, Utah
Famous Deaths
- Wim Gertenbach, Dutch resistance fighter (Slogan), shot by Nazis
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About February 5, 1943
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
