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 the country is ruled by his mother Queen Isabella and her lover Roger Mortimer. [1]

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 3, 2015 · Historical events for the 1st of February. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on February 1.

On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia breaks up while entering the atmosphere over Texas, killing all seven crew members on board.

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.

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

February 1, 2003. The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates upon reentering Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members. During the launch a piece of foam insulation broke off from the Space Shuttle's external tank and struck the left wing of the orbiter.

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?

February 1st is the 32nd day of the Gregorian calendar. On this day, France declared war on the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, President Lincoln signed the Thirteenth Amendment, and Thomas Edison completed his Black Maria film studio in New Jersey.

1929 - Weightlifter Charles Rigoulet of France achieved the first 400 pound ‘clean and jerk’ as he lifted 402-1/2 pounds. 1930 - The Times published its first crossword puzzle. 1946 - Norwegian statesman Trygve Lie was chosen to be the first secretary-general of the United Nations.