Famous Birthdays
- Clara Butt, British contralto (Country of Hope & Glory; Elgar's "Sea Pictures"), born in Southwick Sussex, England (d. 1936)
- John Barry, Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross (d. 1901)
- Joseph Allard, Canadian fiddler (d. 1947)
Famous Deaths
- Matthew Maury, American oceanographer, dies at 67
Died in 1873 1873 Highlights
About February 1, 1873
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
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