Historical Events
Shepard's Golf on the Moon
American astronaut Alan Shepard is 1st to hit a golf ball on the moon [1]
- Bernard Watt (28), a Catholic civilian, is shot and killed by the British Army (BA) during street disturbances in Ardoyne, Belfast
- James Saunders (22), a member of the IRA, is shot and killed by the British Army during a gun battle near the Oldpark Road, Belfast
- The Irish Republican Army shoots and kills Gunner Robert Curtis, the first British soldier to die during the 'Troubles'
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Hogg, Australian cricketer (WA chinaman all-rounder, Australia v India 1996), born in Narrogin, Australia
- Brian Stepanek, American actor (The Suite Life of Zack & Cody; Brian O'Brian), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Carlos Rogers, American NBA forward/center (Toronto Raptors), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Lance Bade, American target shooter (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Vancouver, Washington
- Peter Tchernyshev, Russian-American ice dancer (with Naomi Lang), born in St Petersburg, Russia
About February 6, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 2 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
#1 Song: My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
