Historical Events
- German Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz announces unrestricted submarine warfare against allied shipping
Famous Birthdays
- Edward Simons, American classical violinist and conductor (Rockland Symphony, 1962-2017), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2018)
- Eiji Sawamura, Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (first no-hitter in Japanese pro baseball 1936), born in Ujiyamada, Mie Prefecture, Japan (d. 1944)
- Mary Jane DeZurik, American country singer and hillbilly yodeler (The Cackle Sisters - National Barn Dance; Grand Ole Opry), born in Royalton, Minnesota (d. 1981)
Zhang Chunqiao (1917-2005)
Chinese politician and writer (member of the Gang of Four), born in Heze, Shandong, Republic of China
About February 1, 1917
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 107 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
