On Feb. 6, 1895, baseball legend George Herman “Babe” Ruth was born in Baltimore.
In 1911 Ronald Reagan, the 40th U.S. president, was born in Tampico, Ill.
In 1931 Elmore Rual Torn Jr., later known as actor Rip Torn, was born in Temple, Texas.
In 1933 the Constitution’s 20th Amendment took effect, designating Jan. 20 for presidential inaugurations and moving the start of congressional terms to January from March.
In 1943 Gen. Dwight Eisenhower was named commander of Allied forces in North Africa during World War II.
In 1952 Britain’s King George VI died; he was succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth II.
In 1991 comedian Danny Thomas, star of the TV series “Make Room For Daddy,” died in Los Angeles at 79.
In 1993 tennis legend Arthur Ashe died in New York at 49.
In 1994 actor Joseph Cotten died in Los Angeles at 88.
In 1998 President Bill Clinton signed a bill changing the name of Washington National Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
In 2006 Stephen Harper was sworn in as Canada’s 22nd prime minister.
