February 6 is the 37th day of the year on the Gregorian calendar which means that normally there are 328 days remaining in the year except in a leap year there are 329. The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Aquarius. This day is also host to several Christian Feast days although not all of them are recognized by all sects of Christianity such as the commemoration of St. Dorothy of Caesarea or the Martyrs of Japan. There are also various secular holidays throughout the international community as well as celebrity birthdays and deaths and some historical events for the US and the world.
One of the more significant celebrations is the annual tribute to Reggae Legend Bob Marley whose legacy has remained with us throughout the years since his passing. Celebrations of this day are held throughout the US and abroad with concerts and reiterations of his beliefs to his many fans and followers both old and new in venues ranging from Hawaii to the United Kingdom, and from Toronto to Jamaica to Mexico and Ethiopia. www.rastaites.com/events/bobmarleyday.htm Marley was not only instrumental in bringing a fresh musical sound to the world but he truly believed in the Rastafarian teachings that also imbued his music with feeling and depth. www.niceup.com/bmbio.html
The 2010s
2010: A major blizzard has hit Washington, D.C. and other parts of the eastern coast of the United States. A flash mob gathered for a huge snowball fight in D.C. A total of 32.4 inches was recorded at Dulles International Airport outside of Washington.http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-dc-snow7-2010feb07,0,4159875.story
2010: President Obama addressed the winter meeting of the Democratic Convention, and began laying strategy for the November elections.http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6160PJ20100207
February 6 1978
1978: Blizzard of 1978 deposits up to 55 inches of snow in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and other northeastern states in the U.S.
February 6 1952
1952: Elizabeth II becomes Queen of the United Kingdom and fifteen additional Commonwealth realms upon the death of her father King George VI.
The 1800s
- 1865: Robert E. Lee is named General-In-Chief of all Confederate Armies.
The 1700s
- 1778: France recognizes the United States as an independent nation with the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce in Paris.
The 1600s
- 1685: James II becomes King of England, Ireland and Scotland upon the death of his brother, King Charles II
Holidays and Observances
Famous Birthdays
- 1962: Axl Rose - Singer, Guns N' Roses
- 1950: Natalie Cole - Singer, Daughter of Nat King Cole
- 1945: Bob Marley - jamaican reggae musician
- 1940: Tom Brokaw - Journalist
- 1931: Rip Torn - Actor
- 1917: Zsa Zsa Gabor - Actress
- 1911: Ronald Reagan - 40th president of the U.S.
