February 6 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on February 6 (12)

• Anne, Queen of Great Britain (Born: 1665-02-06) — Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, reigning from 1702 until her death in 1714.
• Arthur Ashe (Died: 1993-02-06) — Pioneering American tennis star, celebrated for his skill and activism.
• Babe Ruth (Born: 1895-02-06) — Iconic slugger who transformed baseball from pitching dominance to hitting power.
• Bob Marley (Born: 1945-02-06) — Pioneer of reggae music, Bob Marley's global influence spanned spirituality, culture, and social reform.
• Charles II of England (Died: 1685-02-06) — King of England from 1660 to 1685, navigating religious turmoil and political intrigue.
• François Truffaut (Born: 1932-02-06) — Pioneering French filmmaker and key founder of the French New Wave.
• George VI (Died: 1952-02-06) — King of the UK (1936-1952); navigated the end of the British Empire.
• Gustav Klimt (Died: 1918-02-06) — Austrian Symbolist master, defining Art Nouveau with eroticism and gold leaf.
• Jack Kirby (Died: 1994-02-06) — Pioneering American comic book artist, celebrated for his dynamic style and influential creations.
• Joseph Cotten (Died: 1994-02-06) — Versatile American actor known for Broadway success and collaborations with Orson Welles.
• Lata Mangeshkar (Died: 2022-02-06) — Iconic playback singer whose voice defined Indian music for eight decades.
• Ronald Reagan (Born: 1911-02-06) — Icon of American conservatism, Reagan's presidency reshaped US politics and global standing.