Historical Events
- 1st black pilot (PH Young) on a US scheduled passenger airline
- Felix Wankel's first working prototype DKM 54 of the rotary Wankel engine was running at the NSU research and development department Versuchsabteilung TX in Germany
- Gijsbert of Hall appointed mayor of Amsterdam
- MLB club owners accept new 5-year pension plan proposed by the players, but reject request to increase minimum salary from $6,000 to $7,500
Famous Birthdays
- Dennis Brown, Jamaican reggae singer ("Money In My Pocket"), born in Kingston, Jamaica (d. 1999)
- Donna Adamek, American tenpin bowler (BWAA Woman of Year 1978-81), born in Duarte, California
Famous Deaths
Friedrich Paulus (1890-1957)
German field marshal who commanded the 6th Army at Stalingrad and was the highest-ranking German officer to surrender, dies at 66
About February 1, 1957
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Singing The Blues - Guy Mitchell
