History February Calendar February 1
February 1

This Day in History

8 historical events

National Events (6)

2003

Space Shuttle Columbia disaster

The Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during reentry over Texas, killing all seven astronauts on board

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2003

Space Shuttle Columbia disaster

The Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during reentry over Texas, killing all seven astronauts on board

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1979

Ayatollah Khomeini returns to Iran

After 15 years in exile, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini arrived in Tehran to a jubilant reception, two weeks after the Shah of Iran fled the country

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1979

Ayatollah Khomeini returns to Iran

After 15 years in exile, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini arrived in Tehran to a jubilant reception, two weeks after the Shah of Iran fled the country

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1865

National Freedom Day (Thirteenth Amendment)

President Abraham Lincoln signed a joint resolution of Congress proposing the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery, which was sent to the states for ratification on February 1, 1865

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1865

National Freedom Day (Thirteenth Amendment)

President Abraham Lincoln signed a joint resolution of Congress proposing the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery, which was sent to the states for ratification on February 1, 1865

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