Historical Events
- 40,000 civil servants demonstrate at Binnenhof in The Hague, Netherlands, against higher pension contribution
- 6th ABA All-Star Game: West 123 beats East 111 at Utah
Rich at Top of the Plaza
American jazz drummer Buddy Rich plays influential performance at the Top of the Plaza in Richmond, New York, later televised by PBS
- Bernice Fekete skips her curling rink to 2nd straight 8-ender, Edmonton, Alberta
- Nancy Ford and Gretchen Cryer's musical "Shelter" opens at John Golden Theater, NYC; runs for 31 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Amy Robach, American TV journalist and anchor (20/20; Good Morning America), born in St. Joseph, Michigan
- Fred Miller, American football offensive tackle (St Louis Rams), born in Houston, Texas
- Lulama Masikazana, South African cricket wicket-keeper (Kwazulu for E Province), born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (d. 2011)
Famous Deaths
- Ira S Bowen, US physicist and astronomer (Mt Wilson/Palomar), dies at 74
Died in 1973 1973 Highlights
About February 6, 1973
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crocodile Rock - Elton John
#1 Song: Blockbuster - Sweet
