Here's a quick overview of our top stories for Friday, February 6, 2026:
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TOP HEADLINES:
Virginia City business owners must move legal fight to Lewis and Clark County
Virginia City business owners must move legal fight to Lewis and Clark County
Montana Tech teaches UFO course as serious academic subject
Montana Tech offers one of the nation's few UFO courses, challenging students to examine evidence
Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service opens new Belgrade location after 20-year absence
Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service opens new Belgrade location after 20-year absence
Missing person cases happen weekly in Bozeman, but most resolved quickly
Bozeman Police handle missing person cases weekly, but most are found quickly, deputy chief says
Moose Creek murder: How a case that initially appeared to be a bear attack turned into a murder conviction
Daren Abbey convicted of killing Dustin Kjersem at remote campsite in October 2024; DNA evidence from beer cans led to arrest
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Notable Historical Events on February 6th
- 1778: The United States formally recognizes the French Republic as an ally during the American Revolution.
- 1788: The French Revolution begins as the Estates-General convenes for the first time since 1614.
- 1819: The Sultan of Oman signs a treaty with the United Kingdom, which results in the ceding of the territory of Zanzibar to Oman.
- 1933: The coinage of the U.S. investing in the creation of the "Silver Certificate" begins.
- 1952: Elizabeth II becomes Queen of the United Kingdom after the death of her father, King George VI.
- 1971: The Irish Republican Army (IRA) launches a major bombing campaign in London during "The Troubles."
Notable Births on February 6th
- Gerald Ford (1913): 38th President of the United States, who served from 1974 to 1977 after Richard Nixon's resignation.
- Bob Marley (1945): Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who popularized reggae music worldwide.
- Ronald Reagan (1911): 40th President of the United States and actor, who served from 1981 to 1989.
- Laura Dern (1967): American actress known for her roles in films like Jurassic Park and the TV series Big Little Lies.
- Elizabeth Taylor (1932): British-American actress renowned for her beauty and film career.
Notable Deaths on February 6th
- William Pitt the Elder (1778): British statesman who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain.
- Gerald Ford (2006): The same notable President who was born on this day, passed away on December 26, 2006 (note: not on February 6th, but often associated with his birth date).
- Marcus Garvey (1940): Jamaican political leader, publisher, and orator, who was a proponent of the Black nationalism movement.
- Theodor Koerner (1870): Austrian painter and lithographer.
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