Historical Events
- Canadian jockey Russell Baze rides his 10,000th career winner aboard Two Step Cat in 3rd race at Golden Gate Fields, Albany, CA; prevails in a 3-horse photo finish
- Minnesota starter Johan Santana signs a 6-year, $137.5 million deal with the New York Mets to become the highest-paid pitcher in MLB history; trade from Twins to Mets official the next day
Famous Deaths
- Shell Kepler [Michelle Alaine Kepler], American actress (General Hospital), dies from renal failure at 49
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About February 1, 2008
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Low - Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain
#1 Song: Now You're Gone - Basshunter Ft. Dj Mental Theo's Bazzheadz
