Daily Archives: February 6, 2022

‘Centerfold’ by The J. Geils Band peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, February 6, 1982) — “Centerfold” by The J. Geils Band peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for six consecutive weeks (February 6/13/20/27, March 6/13, 1982). Continue reading ‘Centerfold’ by The J. Geils Band peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1982) →

Grant takes Fort Henry, Tennessee in first significant Union victory of American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1862)

1860s, American Civil War


Video: 'American Civil War: Battle of Fort Henry - "Grant Invades Tennessee"'

(Thursday, February 6, 1862, shortly after 12:34-1:45 p.m. local time; during the Battle of Fort Henry, part of the American Civil War) — Brig. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant gave the United States its first important victory of the American Civil War today by capturing Fort Henry in Donelson, Stewart County, Tennessee. Continue reading Grant takes Fort Henry, Tennessee in first significant Union victory of American Civil War 160 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1862) →

‘Waiting on a Friend’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, February 6, 1982) — “Waiting on a Friend” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Waiting on a Friend’ by The Rolling Stones peaks at #13 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1982) →

Britain’s King George VI dies; daughter Elizabeth, 25, becomes reigning sovereign of British Commonwealth and empire 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1952)

1950s


Video: 'ROYAL: The death of King George VI (1952)'

(Wednesday, February 6, 1952, George VI was discovered by his valet at 7:30 a.m. GMT; during the death and state funeral of George VI) — Britain’s King George VI, 56, died in his sleep today at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England, , 60 miles north of London, ending a 15-year reign that brought England the glory and the dregs of victory in World War II. Continue reading Britain’s King George VI dies; daughter Elizabeth, 25, becomes reigning sovereign of British Commonwealth and empire 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 6 1952) →