Historical Events
- Female Army Nurse Corps established as a permanent organization
- Mexican government troops are ambushed by Yaqui Indians, 100 killed
Funeral of Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria's funeral takes place in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England
- The US Congress passes the Army Reorganization Act, placing the minimum number of men under arms at 58,000
Famous Birthdays
- Connie Gilchrist, American actress (Cry Havoc, Letter to 3 Wives), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1985)
- Jascha Heifetz, Russian-American violin virtuoso (Carnegie Hall debut -1917), born in Vilnius, Russian Empire (now Lithuania) (d. 1987)
About February 2, 1901
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
