Historical Events on February 6

17 significant historical events occurred on February 6. February 6 has seen a variety of notable events throughout history. On this day in 1922, the Washington Naval Treaty was signed, setting limits on naval construction among major world powers. In 2023, the date was marked by the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquakes, which caused extensive destruction and loss of life. Two major aviation accidents also occurred on February 6: the Munich air disaster in West Germany in 1958 and the crash of Birgenair Flight 301 in the Dominican Republic in 1996.