Famous people born on February 6th
February 6 brings together a remarkably wide-ranging group of birthday standouts, spanning music, politics, sport, film, science, literature, and public advocacy. The date is marked by cultural icons who reshaped popular taste as well as leaders who influenced policy and global affairs. From groundbreaking artists to influential public voices, this lineup reflects both creative brilliance and civic impact.
Notable highlights
- Bob Marley (1945) - The reggae pioneer helped globalize Jamaican music with spiritually charged songs like "One Love" and "Redemption Song."
- Ronald Reagan (1911) - The 40th U.S. president defined an era with conservative economic policy and a central role in late Cold War diplomacy.
- Babe Ruth (1895) - Baseball's defining superstar transformed the sport with record-setting power hitting and larger-than-life celebrity.
- Francois Truffaut (1932) - A leading figure of the French New Wave, he helped rewrite modern cinema with films such as "The 400 Blows."
- Zsa Zsa Gabor (1917) - A Hollywood fixture and enduring pop-culture personality, she became famous for both acting and her high-profile public life.
- Mary Leakey (1913) - The paleoanthropologist made landmark discoveries at Olduvai Gorge that reshaped understanding of early human evolution.
- Michael Pollan (1955) - The writer and educator popularized modern food-system critique, influencing how millions think about nutrition and agriculture.
- Tom Brokaw (1940) - A major American broadcast journalist, he chronicled decades of national life and coined the popular phrase "The Greatest Generation."
- Aaron Burr (1756) - The controversial U.S. vice president remains a central figure in early American political history and legend.
- Natalie Cole (1950) - A Grammy-winning singer who bridged R&B and pop, she later found renewed fame through a celebrated musical tribute to her father, Nat King Cole.
On this day
- 1952 - King George VI dies, and Elizabeth II becomes Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.
- 1958 - The Munich air disaster kills many connected to Manchester United, marking one of the most tragic days in football history.
- 1998 - The Good Friday Agreement talks accelerate after key political developments, helping set the stage for the Northern Ireland peace accord later that year.