What Happened on February 1?
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EVENTS ON FEBRUARY 1
Explore the most important historical events that happened on February 1, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Lisbon Regicide
Year:
1908
Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead in Lisbon.
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Russia–United Kingdom relations
Year:
1924
Russia–United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist revolution.
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Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts
Year:
1900
Great Britain, defeated by Boers in key battles, names Lord Roberts commander of British forces in South Africa.
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Shinhan Bank
Year:
1897
Shinhan Bank, the oldest bank in South Korea, opens in Seoul.
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La bohème
Year:
1896
La bohème premieres in Turin at the Teatro Regio (Turin), conducted by the young Arturo Toscanini.
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Mao Zedong
Year:
1942
Mao Zedong makes a speech on "Reform in Learning, the Party and Literature", which puts into motion the Yan'an Rectification Movement.
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Voice of America
Year:
1942
Voice of America, the official external radio and television service of the United States government, begins broadcasting with programs aimed at areas controlled by the Axis powers.
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Trygve Lie
Year:
1946
Trygve Lie of Norway is picked to be the first United Nations Secretary-General.
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BIRTHS ON FEBRUARY 1
Discover famous people and historical figures born on February 1, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Ben Weider
Year of birth:
1923
Ben Weider, Canadian businessman, co-founded the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness (died 2008)
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Renata Tebaldi
Year of birth:
1922
Renata Tebaldi, Italian soprano and actress (died 2004)
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Teresa Mattei
Year of birth:
1921
Teresa Mattei, Italian feminist partisan and politician (died 2013)
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Patricia Robins
Year of birth:
1921
Patricia Robins, English writer and WAAF officer (died 2016)
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Emmanuel Scheffer
Year of birth:
1924
Emmanuel Scheffer, German-Israeli footballer, coach, and manager (died 2012)
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Vivian Maier
Year of birth:
1926
Vivian Maier, American street photographer (died 2009)
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Sam Edwards (physicist)
Year of birth:
1928
Sam Edwards, Welsh physicist and academic (died 2015)
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Tom Lantos
Year of birth:
1928
Tom Lantos, Hungarian-American academic and politician (died 2008)
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DEATHS ON FEBRUARY 1
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on February 1, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Zacharias Papantoniou
Year of death:
1940
Zacharias Papantoniou, Greek journalist and critic (born 1877)
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Georgios Kondylis
Year of death:
1936
Georgios Kondylis, Greek general and politician, 128th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1878)
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Philip Francis Nowlan
Year of death:
1940
Philip Francis Nowlan, American author, created Buck Rogers (born 1888)
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Piet Mondrian
Year of death:
1944
Piet Mondrian, Dutch-American painter (born 1872)
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Herbert Stothart
Year of death:
1949
Herbert Stothart, American conductor and composer (born 1885)
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Hughie Jennings
Year of death:
1928
Hughie Jennings, American baseball player and manager (born 1869)
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Maurice Prendergast
Year of death:
1924
Maurice Prendergast, American painter (born 1858)
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Carlos I of Portugal
Year of death:
1908
Carlos I of Portugal (born 1863)
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HOLIDAYS ON FEBRUARY 1
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on February 1 around the world.
Mauritius
Abolition of Slavery Day (Mauritius)
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Foundation Day
Foundation Day (of the Ryukyu Kingdom, celebrated in Okinawa Prefecture)
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Imbolc
Saint Brigid's Day/Imbolc (Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, and some Neopagan groups in the Northern hemisphere)
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World Hijab Day
World Hijab Day
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Constitution of Mexico
Earliest day on which Constitution Day can fall, while February 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday in February. (Mexico)
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Federal Territory Day
Federal Territory Day (Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, Malaysia)
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February 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: February 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Brigid of Kildare
Christian feast day: Brigid of Ireland (Saint Brigid's Day)
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