Historical Events
"La Boheme"
Giacomo Puccini's opera "La Boheme" premieres in Turin
Famous Birthdays
- Anastasio Somoza GarcĂa [Tacho], General, dictator and President of Nicaragua (1937-56), born in San Marcos, Nicaragua (d. 1956)
- Frank Lane, American MLB executive (GM Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, KC Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers), born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1981)
About February 1, 1896
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 128 years and 3 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius