Historical Events
- -50°F (-46°C), Gavilan, New Mexico (state record)
- 1st telecast of an atomic explosion
- 1st X-ray moving picture process demonstrated
- Alfred Krupp & 28 other German war criminals freed
- UN condemns People's Republic of China as aggressor in Korea
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Smith, British politician, born in Wokingham, United Kingdom
- Clide "Sonny" Landreth, American blues and zydeco slide guitar player, born in Canton, Mississippi
1951 Highlights
About February 1, 1951
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius