Historical Events
The Lego Movie
"The Lego Movie" a computer-animated film based on the Lego toys, with voices including Chris Pratt and Will Ferrell. premieres in Los Angeles
- 14 people are killed after Mount Sinabung erupts in Indonesia
Sports History
American businessman and lawyer Adam Silver becomes the 5th NBA Commissioner
Sports History
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning becomes all-time record-holder for MVP trophies, winning his 5th at the NFL Honours in New York; also 2013 Offensive Player of the Year
Event of Interest
Janet Yellen becomes Chair of the US Federal Reserve, succeeding Ben Bernanke
- Ray Guy (Oakland/LA Raiders) becomes second pure kicker, and first pure punter to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Syrian civil war death toll reaches 130,000, while 4 million are displaced
Famous Deaths
- Luis Aragonés, Spanish soccer forward (11 caps; Atlético Madrid) and manager (Spain 2004-08; Atlético Madrid, Barcelona), dies from leukemia at 75
Maximilian Schell (1930-2014)
Swiss-Austrian actor (Judgment at Nuremberg, The Pedestrian), dies at 83
About February 1, 2014
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Timber - Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha
#1 Song: Rather Be - Clean Bandit Ft. Jess Glynne
