Historical Events
- Qatar Airways achieves the longest-ever scheduled commercial flight when its B777 aircraft lands in Auckland after a 16 hour and 23 minutes flight from Doha; surpassed in 2020
Famous Deaths
- "Professor" Irwin Corey, American comedian (Car Wash: Doc), dies at 102
- Alec McCowen, English actor (Frenzy), dies at 91
- Joost van der Westhuizen, South African rugby union halfback (89 Tests; Bulls), dies of motor neurone disease at 45
- Roger Walkowiak, French road cyclist (Tour de France 1956), dies at 89
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About February 6, 2017
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 7 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Waitangi Day (New Zealand)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad And Boujee - Migos Featuring Lil Uzi Vert
#1 Song: Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran
