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 white.

2000“I am honoured today to announce my candidate seat 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. Seven years later, Senator Clinton announces she is running for president.

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

1895Babe Ruth, Baseball whole of favor and one of the America most iconic athletes is born in Baltimore.

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

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