Historical Events
- Pakistan Supreme Court affirms the Lahore High Court's death sentence against former Former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Famous Birthdays
- Dan Bălan, Moldovan singer (O-Zone), born in Chișinău, Moldova
Famous Deaths
- Alain Teister, Dutch sculptor/writer, dies at 47
- Arthur van Schendel, Dutch art historian, and museum director (Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, 1959-75), dies at 68
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About February 6, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Waitangi Day (New Zealand)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? - Rod Stewart
- #1 Song: Heart Of Glass - Blondie