Historical Events
- The first edition of theatrical newspaper The Stage is published.
Famous Birthdays
- Antonio Guarnieri, Italian cellist and opera conductor (La Scala, 1929-50), born in Venice, Kingdom of Italy (d. 1952)
- Francesco Balilla Pratella, Italian composer, born in Lugo, Italy (d. 1955)
About February 1, 1880
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
