Historical Events
- Australian Open Women's Tennis: 21-year-old American Sofia Kenin wins her first Grand Slam title with a 4–6, 6–2, 6–2 victory over Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain
- Largest swarm of locusts across East Africa leads Somalia to declare national emergency
- Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi, appointed the new Prime Minister of Iraq by President Barham Salih after 4 months of protests
Sports History
San Diego State University retires Kawhi Leonard's number 15, making him the first Aztecs men's basketball player to have his jersey retired
Famous Deaths
- Andy Gill, British guitarist and record producer (Gang of Four - "Damaged Goods"), dies from multiple organ failure and pneumonia at 64
- Peter Serkin, American concert pianist (TASHI quartet), and pedagogue (Juilliard; Curtis Institute; Yale; Bard College), dies from pancreatic cancer at 72
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About February 1, 2020
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Box - Roddy Ricch
#1 Song: Before You Go - Lewis Capaldi
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