February 1 is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 333 days remain until the end of the year (334 in leap years). 1327 – The teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but …

February 1, 1978: Antislavery crusader and Civil War veteran Harriet Tubman becomes the first African American woman to appear on a U.S. postage stamp, the first in the Post Office’s Black ...

Did you know that February 1 is known as National Freedom Day? Here you'll learn facts about Feb 1, including historical events that happened on this day.

Feb 1, 2025 · See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on February 1.

Feb 1, 2025 · Historical events for the 1st of February. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on February 1.

Feb 1, 2004 · London astrologers predicted the world would end beginning with a massive flood in London on February 1, 1524. 20,000 Londoners fled their homes in anticipation of the event.

On this day in 2003, while returning to Earth from an orbital mission, the U.S. space shuttle Columbia broke up catastrophically at an altitude of about 40 miles (60 km) over Texas, killing all seven crew members.

We have 32 holidays listed for February 1. Join us as we explore Mauritius' rich history this Abolition of Slavery Day! This baked pudding is honored for its centuries-long stalwart place in …

Today in history – which major historical events happened on February 1? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

1788 - Isaac Briggs and William Longstreet patented the steamboat. 1790 - The U.S. Supreme Court convened for the first time in New York City. 1793 - France declared war on Britain and Holland. 1793 - Ralph Hodgson patented oiled silk. 1842 - In New York City, the "City Despatch Post" began operations.