February 6: historical facts and curiosities

On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II upon the sudden death of her father, King George VI. Her reign, which lasted 70 years and 214 days until her passing in 2022, was the longest of any British monarch and the second-longest recorded of any monarch of a sovereign country. She presided over significant global changes and was a constant figure in public life.

Today is a great day to plan ahead and organize your upcoming commitments.