On this Day In History - February 1

February 1

1633

 

The tobacco laws of Virginia are codified, limiting tobacco production to reduce dependence on a single-crop economy.

1775

 

NJ delegates declare support of the King only if liberties are restored.

1790

 

The U.S. Supreme Court opens its first session.

1819

 

In Dartmouth v. Woodward, the Supreme Court upholds the principle of the sanctity of contracts, ruling that the state of New Hampshire had no right to alter the charter granted to Dartmouth College . Related Web Site

1834

 

Georgia had begun seizing Cherokee property.  Cherokees were forced out by handguns, and were given to white settlers under the lottery

1839

 

Cherokee Chief John Ross and 228 other Cherokees arrive in Little Rock, en route to Indian Territory as part of their forced immigration.  Chief Ross’ wife Quatie Martin Ross, died today and was buried in Little Rock

1840

 

Baltimore College of Dental Surgery is incorporated (first dental college in the U.S. )

1861

 

A furious Governor Sam Houston storms out of a legislative session upon learning that Texas has voted 167-7 to secede from the Union .

1862

 

Julia Howe publishes “ Battle Hymn of the Republic”

1865

 

Illinois becomes the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery.

1865

 

JS Rock, first African American lawyer to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, is admitted to the bar

1867

 

Bricklayers start working 8-hour days

1898

 

The first auto insurance policy is issued in the U.S. (by Travelers Insurance Co)

1902

 

U.S. Secretary of State John Hay protests Russian privileges in China as a violation of the "open door policy."

1906

 

The first federal penitentiary building is completed ( Leavenworth Kansas )

1909

 

U.S. troops leave Cuba after installing Jose Miguel Gomez as president.

1920

 

The first commercial armored car is introduced ( St Paul Minnesota )

1926

 

Land at Broadway & Wall Street is sold for a record $7 per square inch

1930

 

A Loening Air Yacht of Air Ferries makes its first passenger run between San Francisco and Oakland , California ..

1942

 

Planes of the U.S. Pacific fleet attack Japanese bases in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands .

1943

 

American tanks and infantry are battered at German positions at Fais pass in North Africa .

1944

 

U.S. Army troops invade two Kwajalein Islands in the Pacific.

1945

 

U.S. Rangers and Filipino guerrillas rescue 513 American survivors of the Bataan Death March.

1951

 

Third A-bomb tests are completed in the desert of Nevada .

1960

 

Four African American college students began a sit-in protest at a lunch counter in Greensboro , North Carolina , where they had been denied service unless they were willing to stand. Related Web Site

1964

 

The Beatles' “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” becomes their first #1 hit (and stays #1 for 7 weeks)

1964

 

President Lyndon B. Johnson rejects Charles de Gaulle's plan for a neutral Vietnam .

1965

 

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and 770 others are arrested in protest against voter discrimination in Alabama .

1968

 

U.S. troops drive the North Vietnamese out of Tan Son Nhut airport in Saigon .

1972

 

The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced (costs $395)

1975

 

The first successful Washington Capitols penalty shot is taken by Ken Lockett (vs the Vancouver Canucks)

1981

 

11th AFC-NFC Pro Bowl: NFC wins 21-7

1982

 

“Late Night with David Letterman” premieres on NBC-TV

1986

 

Two days of anti-government riots in Port-au-Prince result in 14 dead.

1992

 

Denis Potvin's #5 becomes the first number to be retired by the NY Islanders

1994

 

Jeff Gillooly pleads guilty in Portland Oregon to taking part in the attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan

1999

 

Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky gives a deposition that is videotaped for senators weighing impeachment charges against President Clinton

1999

 

The Morse code “SOS” is officially retired (replaced by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System)

2003

 

While attempting re-entry for its landing on Earth, after completing its research mission in orbit, the 22-year old Space Shuttle Columbia, on its 28th flight, breaks apart in the atmosphere at 200,000 feet in altitude while travelling at Mach-6 (12,500 mph), killing all seven crew members onboard STS-107, the 113th shuttle mission (debris falls on the town of Nacogdoches TX and is scattered over several counties in central and eastern Texas)



Born on February 1

1878

 

Hattie Caraway, first woman elected to the U.S. Senate.

1901

 

Clark Gable, American film actor (Mutiny on the Bounty, Gone With the Wind).

1902

 

Langston Hughes, African-American poet

1959

 

Mike Horan NFL punter ( New York Giants)

1959

 

Wade Wilson NFL quarterback ( Dallas Cowboys)

1961

 

Gabrielle Carteris Phoenix AZ, actress ( Beverly Hills 90210)

1961

 

Daniel M Tani Ridley Park MD, astronaut

1966

 

Eddie Zambrano Venezuelan/US baseball outfielder ( Chicago Cubs)

1966

 

Michelle Akers Santa Clara CA, soccer forward (Olympics-96)

1966

 

Donna Edmondson Greensboro NC, playmate of the year (November 1986

1967

 

Tim Naehring Cincinnati OH, infielder ( Boston Red Sox)

1968

 

Kent Mercker Dublin OH, pitcher ( Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles)

1968

 

Lisa Marie Presley Keough, (Elvis' daughter) (35 years ago)

1969

 

Bryan Jacob Palatka FL, 59 kg (130 lbs) weightlifter (Olympics-1992, 96)

1970

 

Eric Mobley NBA center ( Vancouver Grizzlies)

1970

 

Malik Sealy NBA guard/forward ( Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers)

1971

 

Derek Byrd NFL cornerback ( New Orleans Saints)

1972

 

[Thomas] Carlton Bruner US, 1500 meter freestyle swimmer (Olympics-96)

1972

 

Geoff Sanderson Hay River, NHL left wing ( Hartford Whalers)

1972

 

Richard Becker Aurora IL, outfielder ( Minnesota Twin)

1973

 

Andrew DeClercq NBA forward ( Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics

1973

 

Michael Joyce Santa Monica CA, tennis star (1989 USTA National Boys' 18)

1974

 

Lisa Marie Scott Pensacola FL, playmate (February 1994)

1974

 

Walter McCarty NBA forward ( Boston Celtics)



Died on February 1

 

1966

 

Nicholas Piantanida sets balloon flight record & dies in descent

1986

 

Dick James Beatles' music publisher (1962-70), dies in London at 58

1988

 

Heather O'Rourke "Poltergeist" star dies of intestinal ailment at 12

1991

 

James G MacDonald cartoon voice (Mickey Mouse), dies at 84

1991

 

Phil Watson NHL coach ( New York Rangers), dies

1996

 

Clive Burton neuropathologist, dies at 54


 

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