Historical Events
- "Rich Man, Poor Man" mini-series premieres on ABC TV
- 62nd Rose Bowl: #11 UCLA beats #1 Ohio State, 23-10
Music History
Sonny & Cher resume TV variety show, despite real-life divorce; now titled "The Sonny & Cher Show"
1976 History
Famous Birthdays
- Anne Mäkinen, Finnish soccer central midfielder (118 caps; AIK, Stockholm), born in Helsinki, Finland
- Mat Rogers, Australian rugby league winger (11 Tests, Cronulla Sharks) and rugby union utility back (45 caps; NSW Waratahs), born in Sydney, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Edgar Pangborn, American sci-fi author (Judgment of Eve, Davy), dies at 66
- George Whipple, American scientist & Nobel Prize Laureate, dies at 97
Werner Heisenberg (1901-1976)
German physicist who discovered the uncertainty principle (Nobel 1932), dies of kidney cancer at 74
- William Lawther, English union leader (National Union of Mine Workers 1939-54), dies at 86
About February 1, 1976
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon
#1 Song: Mamma Mia - Abba
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