What happened on Thursday February 06, 1908?

Here's what happened on February 06, 1908:

• Edward Lansdale: Inspiration for Literary Characters General Edward Lansdale, a prominent CIA operative and counterinsurgency expert, served as the real-life inspiration for fictional characters in Graham Greene's 'The Quiet American' and Eugene Burdick's 'The Ugly American'. His complex diplomatic and intelligence work in Southeast Asia during the Cold War significantly influenced perceptions of American foreign policy and covert operations.
• Birth of Amintore Fanfani Amintore Fanfani, a prominent Italian politician and statesman, was born on February 6, 1908. He would later become the 32nd Prime Minister of Italy and play a significant role in the Christian Democracy party during the mid-20th century, contributing to Italy's post-World War II political landscape.
• Notable Births on February 6, 1908 On this date, two notable individuals were born: Peg Entwistle, a Welsh actress known for her tragic Hollywood career, and Edie Ceccarelli, an American supercentenarian who would become renowned for her exceptional longevity.

Events in 1908

February 06, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 06, 1908

Newspapers from Feb. 06, 1908

February 06, 1908 was a Thursday and it was the 37th day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1908 can also be written as 2/6/1908 in the US and as 6/2/1908 in UK and Europe.

February 06, 1908 in February 1908 calendar

Famous people born on February 06, 1908:

• Amintore Fanfani

  Duplicate of Amintore Fanfani record.

• Edward Lansdale

  Influential US Air Force officer and CIA operative who played a significant role in counterinsurgency strategies during the Cold War,...

• Michael Maltese

Famous people born in 1908

Famous people born on February 6th

Famous people died on February 06, 1908:

• Harriet Samuel

  English businesswoman and founder the jewellery retailer h. samuel (b. 1836).

• John Wellesley Thomas

Famous people who died in 1908

Famous people who died on February 6th

February 06, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 1908 was As Long as the World Rolls On by Alan Turner, according to the music chart for the week February 3rd and February 9th.

1. Alan Turner - As Long as the World Rolls On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 06, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 06, 1908 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 1908 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 06, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 09:54 am and setting at 10:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 18, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Feb 17, 1908.

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Your place in the Universe on February 06, 1908

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Someone born on February 06, 1908 is:

117 years 4 months old,

or 1408 months

or 6122 weeks and 1 day old,

or 42855 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 06, 1908?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 06, 1908?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 06, 1908.

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