On This Very Day
February 1st
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- 1790
The US Supreme Court convenes for the first time in New York City.
- 1893
Thomas Edison completes the world's first movie studio in West Orange, New Jersey.
- 1929
Charles Rigoulet makes the first clean & jerk of 400 lbs, setting a new strength milestone.
- 1953
A catastrophic flood in the Netherlands results in 1,835 deaths.
- 1972
The first scientific hand-held calculator, the HP-35, is introduced, priced at $395. View Post →
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- 2016
100,000 Chinese New Year travelers are stranded at a railway station in Guangzhou, China due to poor weather.
- 2018
Archaeologists uncover thousands of previously undetected Mayan structures in Guatemala, suggesting a population of 10 million.
- 2022
Tom Brady announces his retirement after a legendary 22-year NFL career and seven Super Bowl titles.
- 2023
Tom Brady announces his re-retirement after an illustrious 23-year NFL career and a record seven Super Bowl titles.
- 1919
The first Miss America is crowned in New York City, marking the start of a new national tradition.
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