Historical Events
- Alphabet, Google's parent company surpasses Apple as the world's most valuable company ($568bn vs $535bn), after releasing income results
Iowa Caucuses
Iowa Caucuses: Republican Ted Cruz defeats Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton beats Bernie Sanders by a coin toss
- Myanmar's first freely elected parliament in 50 years has its opening session in Nay Pyi Taw
- Poor weather conditions strand 100,000 Chinese New Year travelers at a railway station in Guangzhou, China
- WHO declares a global public health emergency over the rapid spread of zika-linked conditions
Famous Deaths
- Israr Ali, Pakistan cricket all-rounder (4 Tests; member of Pakistan's first Test team that played against India 1952–53), dies of pneumonia at 88
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About February 1, 2016
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 3 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sorry - Justin Bieber
#1 Song: Stitches - Shawn Mendes
