Famous Quote For February 1
"Poetry, even when apparently most fantastic, is always a revolt against artifice, a revolt, in a sense, against actuality."
James Joyce, 1902
February 1 Birthdays
 
1994 - Harry Styles
2000 - Justin Blake
1997 - Marina Joyce
1996 - Rahart Adams
2000 - Paris Smith
1987 - Ronda Rousey
2001 - Noah Jacob
2000 - Danny Blake
1995 - Richard Wisker
1987 - Heather Morris
1968 - Lisa Marie Presley
1986 - Lauren Conrad
1999 - Nisrina Sbia
2002 - Gregor Reynolds
1965 - Brandon Lee
1985 - Alex Clark
1975 - Big Boi
1971 - Michael C. Hall
1999 - Rocaine
2002 - Myles Truitt
1993 - Jae Richards
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February 1 History
 

2003 - Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts aboard.

1982 - Late Night With David Letterman makes its debut on NBC-TV. This was the first airing of the Late Night franchise, which eventually moved to CBS, and with a new name.

1972 - First calculator debuts, for scientists only, priced at $395. Hewlett Packard's HP-35 was the first handheld calculator to perform advanced mathematical functions.

1951 - First telecast of atomic explosion. The bomb was detonated in Frenchman Flats, Nevada, near Las Vegas.

1790 - The Supreme Court of the United States convenes for the first time in New York City's Royal Exchange Building on Broad Street.

This Day In Business

1790 - The government refinances war debt, issuing $80 million in bonds. These bonds mark the birth of the U.S. investment markets.
This Day In Entertainment

2007 - J.K. Rowling announces the publication date of the last Harry Potter book.
This Day In Geography

1814 - The very active Mayon Volcano ravages the Philippines.
This Day In Sports

2004 - New England Patriots defeat Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 37 on last second field goal.

February 1st Holiday

National Freedom Day - Celebrates the signing of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

Today's Birthday Trivia

She was nominated for a 2013 Teen Choice Award in the category of Scene Stealer and helped Pitch Perfect win an MTV Movie Award for Best Musical Moment in 2012. Who is she?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

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