Famous Birthdays
- Eduard Adolf Strasburger, German botanist (discovered nucleus of plant cells divides during cell division), born in Warsaw, Russian Empire (d. 1912)
- Granville Stanley Hall, American pioneering psychologist, born in Ashfield, Massachusetts (d. 1924)
1844 Highlights
About February 1, 1844
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 179 years and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius