Historical Events
- At least 73 people are killed in the Egyptian football riots in Port Said
Famous Deaths
- Angelo Dundee, American boxing trainer & cornerman (Muhammad Ali 1960–81 & 15 other world boxing champions), dies at 90
- Charlie Spoonhour, American basketball coach (Southwest Missouri State, Saint Louis, UNLV), dies at 72
- Don Cornelius, American television host, commits suicide by gunshot at 75
- Gerlando Alberti, Sicilian Mafioso, dies from cancer at 88
- Ton de Kruyf, Dutch composer, dies at 74
- Wislawa Szymborska, Polish poet and Nobel Laureate, dies at 88
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About February 1, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Set Fire To The Rain - Adele
#1 Song: Twilight - Cover Drive
