President Ronald Reagan, who led the United States into the final years of the Cold War, is born in Tampico, Illinois. The former movie actor is credited with contributing to communism’s collapse and shifting American politics to the right.

2000“I am honored today to announce my candidacy for the United States Senate from New York.”

First Lady Hillary Clinton launches what turns out to be a successful bid for the U.S. Senate in New York State. 7 years later, Senator Clinton announces she is running for president.

1952Britain’s King George VI toured during World War II dies at age 56. George’s daughter becomes Elizabeth II and remains on the throne to this day.

1895Babe Ruth, Baseball Hall of Famer and one of the America’s most iconic athletes is born in Baltimore.

And 1945Bob Marley, the singer, songwriter who is considered reggae’s big star is born in Jamaica.

Today in History, February 6th, Mike Gracia, the Associated Press.