Historical Events
- John Murtha of Pennsylvania becomes the first Vietnam War veteran elected to the United States Congress
- Mats Wermelin, Sweden, scores all points in 272-0 basketball win
- Maximum speed on Germany's Autobahn highway reduced to 100 kph
- US Mariner 10 returns 1st close-up photos of Venus' cloud structure
Famous Birthdays
- Adrienne Johnson, American basketball guard, administrator, broadcaster (WNBA Cleveland Rockers; University of Louisville), born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Omarosa Manigault Newman, American reality TV star & former political aide, born in Youngstown, Ohio
About February 5, 1974
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 50 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love's Theme - Love Unlimited Orchestra
#1 Song: Tiger Feet - Mud
