2003⚡ Event
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
All seven crew members aboard Space Shuttle Columbia were killed when the orbiter disintegrated over Texas during reentry.
spacedisaster
What Happened on February 1?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 1 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
sportsentertainmentpoliticsdisastermusiceconomicsspacewar
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Historical Events on February 1(5)
2004⚡ Event
Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show Incident
During the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII, Janet Jackson's breast was exposed by Justin Timberlake. This event led to widespread debate on perceived indecency in U.S. broadcasting.
entertainment
2009⚡ Event
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir becomes Prime Minister of Iceland
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir became the first female prime minister of Iceland.
politics
2012⚡ Event
Port Said Stadium Riot
Following an Egyptian Premier League match, fans rioted and attacked supporters, resulting in 74 deaths.
disastersports
2021⚡ Event
Myanmar Coup d'état
The Burmese military staged a coup d'état, deposing the democratically elected government and sparking nationwide protests and civil war.
politicswar
Birthdays on February 1(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Mohamed Abdelmonem
Mohamed Abdelmonem, Egyptian footballer, was born.
sports
2000🎂 Birth
Talanoa Hufanga
Talanoa Hufanga, American football player, was born.
sports
Deaths on February 1(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Dustin Diamond
Dustin Diamond, an American actor, director, stand-up comedian, and musician, died. He was born in 1977.
entertainment
2021🕊️ Death
Temur Tsiklauri
Temur Tsiklauri, a Georgian pop singer and actor, died. He was born in 1946.
entertainmentmusic
2022🕊️ Death
Remi De Roo
Remi De Roo, a Canadian bishop of the Catholic Church, died. He was born in 1924.
religion
2025🕊️ Death
Horst Köhler
Horst Köhler, Polish-German economist and politician, 9th President of Germany, died.
politicseconomics
2025🕊️ Death
Fay Vincent
Fay Vincent, American lawyer and businessman, 8th Commissioner of Baseball, died.
lawsportseconomics
February 1 in History
February 1 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 1
Examples currently recorded for February 1 include Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster (2003), Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show Incident (2004), Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir becomes Prime Minister of Iceland (2009). View all events →
Birthdays on February 1
People recorded as born on February 1 include Drew Eubanks, Jihyo, Mohamed Abdelmonem. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 1
Remembered figures who died on February 1 include Dustin Diamond, Temur Tsiklauri, Remi De Roo. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 1?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 1: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 1?
- One event currently recorded for February 1 is: Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster.
- Who was born on February 1?
- People recorded as born on February 1 include Drew Eubanks, Jihyo, Mohamed Abdelmonem.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 1?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 1.
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