Arrest of Stephen
Captures Stephen of Blois at the Battle of Lincoln
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On this date in world history
February 1 in History
This permanent archive page contains 172 World History Database records for February 1, spanning 1141 to 2025. Recorded topics include Arrest of Stephen; Coronation; Death of Charles IV.
Total: 172Events: 155Births: 8Deaths: 6Battles: 2Coronations: 1Countries: 33
Events on February 1
Queen Dowager
Jeanne of Evreux is pregnant when Charles IV dies
Marriage
Ciinque port Barons wade into the sea to carry Henry & Catherine on their shoulders
Archbishop of Canterbury
The appointment had been secured by the family of Anne Boleyn, who was being courted by Henry, when Cranmer's promotion became known in London, it caused great surprise as Cranmer had previously held only minor positions in the Church.
Archbishop of Canterbury
While Cranmer is following Charles V through Italy, he receives a royal letter dated 1 October 1532 informing him that he has been appointed the new Archbishop of Canterbury, following the death of Archbishop William Warham.
Legislation
The Treason Act comes into force
Reform of Treason Law
The Treason Act comes into force
Treason
The Treason Act comes into force
Treasons Act
The Treasons Act comes into force and gives legal force to penalties against opponents of royal supremacy.
Treasons Act
The Treasons Act comes into force, increasing the danger for those who reject the king's supremacy.
Treasons Act
The Treasons Act comes into force, strengthening the legal penalties for opposition to royal supremacy.
Siege of London
Makes a speech in the Guildhall & raises a force of 25,000 to defend London
Wyatt Rebellion
Supports Mary's appeal to London against Wyatt.
Wyatt Rebellion
Rallies London against Wyatt with a speech at the Guildhall.
Wyatt Rebellion
Rallies London with a speech defending her crown and marriage plans.
Wyatt Rebellion
Mary's Guildhall speech turns London against Wyatt's demands.
Execution of Mary Queen of Scots
Signs Mary Queen of Scots; death warrant but tries, unsuccessfully, to retain it
Execution of Mary Queen of Scots
Throws away the death warrant, picked up by Davison who takes it to the Chancellor. Signs Mary Stewarts death warrant
Militia Negotiations
Holles seeks support in the Lords for parliamentary control of the militia.
Plague
Officially 68,000 had died but it may have been over 100,000
Capture of Sambhaji
His forces capture the Maratha ruler Sambhaji
French Succession Letters
Louis issues letters preserving Philip V's theoretical place in the French succession.
Capture at Cremona
Villeroy is captured during Eugene's surprise attack on Cremona.
Surprise of Cremona
Eugene launches a surprise attack inside French-held Cremona.
Defiance at Bender
Refuses to leave Ottoman territory voluntarily.
Kalabalik at Bender
Ottoman soldiers attack Charles XII in his camp at Bender and take him prisoner.
Kalabalik at Bender
Ottoman soldiers attack Charles XII's camp at Bender and take him into custody.
Kalabalik at Bender
Resists Ottoman attempts to remove him from his camp.
Ottoman Custody
Is placed under Ottoman custody after the fighting at Bender.
Leave
Takes leave to Corsica
Declaration of War
The French Republic declares war against Britain, Holland & Spain
Declaration of War
The French Republic declares war against Britain, Holland and Spain.
Declaration of War
France invades the Austrian Netherlands, threatening Britains maritime security. France declares war on Britain
Declaration of War
France invades the Austrian Netherlands, threatening Britains maritime security. France declares war on Britain.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 2nd term
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela, 2nd term
Preliminary Peace
Represents Russia as preliminary peace terms are arranged.
English Public Opinion on America
Publishes a Tribune article examining English public opinion toward the United States.
Invasion of Lauenburg
The Danish President Carl Christian Hall drafts the 'November Constitution' to link Schleswig more closely to the Danish kingdom, he sparks German protests, and troops of the German Confederation occupy Holstein and Lauenburg
Invasion of Schleswig
The Danish President Carl Christian Hall drafts the 'November Constitution' to link Schleswig more closely to the Danish kingdom, he sparks German protests, and troops of the German Confederation occupy Holstein and Lauenburg
Irish Home Rule
Chamberlain, hostile to Irish home rule, refuses to serve in the Cabinet
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Chamberlain, hostile to Irish home rule, refuses to serve in the Cabinet. Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 3rd term
Prime Minister of Iceland
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
First Hannes Hafstein Ministry
Begins the First Hannes Hafstein Ministry and serves as Minister for Iceland.
Labour Exchanges
Visits the 1st 17 Labour Exchanges, all of which open this day
BE2 First Flight
Flies the prototype BE2 at Farnborough.
Privy Councillor
Receives the title and rank of Geheimrat, or Privy Councillor, in the Bavarian civil service.
Royal Aircraft Factory Reconnaissance Aircraft
Develops an aircraft type adopted for reconnaissance and training.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Response Planned
Reviews emergency measures after Germany announces unrestricted submarine warfare.
Railway Strike Ban
Uses Article 48 powers to prohibit a planned strike by the national union representing railway civil servants and trainees.
Discovery of Vitamin F
Discovers vitamin F
End of Third Svehla Government
The Third Svehla Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
First Udrzal Government
Begins the First Udrzal Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Angriff, Der
Der Angriff appears as the "Daily Newspaper of the German Labor Front" from the Eher Press, with Goebbels remaining publisher
Colonel
Appointed Colonel
Dissolution of Reichstag
Dissolves the Reichstag after Hitler requests a new election intended to strengthen the Nazi-led coalition.
Election Campaign
Uses the new Reichstag election campaign to present the Nazi movement as the force of national renewal and anti-communist order.
Welfare of Blind Persons
Debates statutory duties placed on local authorities for the welfare of blind people.
Invasion of Finland
Launches a attacks against the Mannerheim Line, Finlands main line of defence
Mannerheim Line
Launches a attacks against the Mannerheim Line, Finlands main line of defence
Admiral
Appointed Admiral of the Atlantic Fleet
Admiral
Appointed Admiral of the Atlantic Fleet
Capture of Gazala
The Eighth Army is forced to withdraw to the Gazala line
Dismissal
The dismissal provokes the resignation of all the Bishops in Norway. Dismissed for organizing resistance to the puppet Nazi Government
Enigma Machine
Commands the U-boat force when four-rotor M4 Enigma is introduced for Atlantic submarine traffic.
Formation of Frontier Guard Regiment
A new frontier-guard infantry regiment is formed at Castel Benito under Di Lorenzo for service in North Africa.
Invasion of Malaya
Forces the British back as far as Singapore Island
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant General in the Afrika Korps
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant General in the Afrika Korps
Result of Surrender of German Sixth Army
The defeat of the German Sixth Army strengthens Soviet control of the Stalingrad battlefield.
Surrender of German Sixth Army
Helps defeat the German 6th Army
Assassination of Franz Kutschera
Assassinated by Polish partisans
Malta Conversation with Eden
Meets Anthony Eden to coordinate diplomatic issues before the delegations continue to Yalta.
Malta Foreign Ministers Preparations
Takes part in pre-Yalta foreign-minister discussions aboard HMS Sirius in Grand Harbor.
US Polish Frontier Proposal
The American delegation proposes using the Curzon Line in northern and central sectors while seeking a southern adjustment that would leave Lwow with Poland.
Departs on HMS Vanguard for South Africa to help Jan Smuts against
Departs on HMS Vanguard for South Africa to help Jan Smuts against the Nationalist Party
George V departs to South Africa to help Smuts against the Nationalist
George V departs to South Africa to help Smuts against the Nationalist Party
Visit to Portsmouth
Embarks on the HMS Vanguard for royal state visit to South Africa & Rhodesia. Elizabeth IIs 1st trip outside the British Isles
Occupation
Joseph Dodge is appointed to implement the 9-Point Program
Prime Minister of Bulgaria
Appointed Prime Minister of Bulgaria
Hansen Premiership
Begins the Hansen Premiership in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
President of Panama
Appointed President of Panama
Closes the Russian consulate
Closes the Russian consulate
Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
Beatles, The
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Beatles, The
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Beatles, The
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Quarrymen
Joins the Quarrymen after being introduced by Paul McCartney.
Quarrymen
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Quarrymen
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen in Liverpool.
Quarrymen
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
Quarrymen
Paul McCartney introduces George Harrison to the Quarrymen at a basement teen club called the Morgue, George joins the group
United Arab Republic
Agrees with Syrian leaders to unite Egypt and Syria as the United Arab Republic.
National Security Council Established
Abolishes the National Defense Council and establishes the National Security Council during the Period of Communist Rebellion.
Operation Arc Light
McNamara approves a sortie rate of 1,200 effective from 1st Feb
Operation Arc Light
McNamara approves a sortie rate of 1,200 effective from 1st Feb
Saigon Execution
Executes a Viet Cong prisoner during the Tet Offensive
Saigon Execution
Executes a Viet Cong prisoner during the Tet Offensive, captured in Eddie Adams's photograph
Saigon Execution Photograph
Takes the photograph of Nguyen Ngoc Loan executing a prisoner
Saigon Execution Photograph
Takes the photograph of Nguyen Ngoc Loan executing a prisoner in Saigon
Issues a directive to the National Security Council for a rrapprochement with
Issues a directive to the National Security Council for a rrapprochement with China
Federal Reserve Chair
Becomes chair of the Federal Reserve Board
Long Player
Releases Long Player with Faces as the band's reputation grows on both sides of the Atlantic.
Bloody Sunday
Is appointed to conduct the first inquiry into the shootings.
Harvest
Releases Harvest, his biggest commercial album and the home of Heart of Gold.
Zinc Alloy
Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow is released and reaches number 12 in Britain.
EEC Areas of Agreement Speech
Addresses a public meeting on the EEC as campaigning develops before the 1975 membership referendum.
Return from Exile
Huge crowds welcome Khomeini in Tehran after his return from exile
Return from Exile
Khomeini returns from exile and receives a triumphant welcome in Tehran
Return from Exile
Khomeini returns to Iran after years of exile and is welcomed by huge crowds in Tehran
Return from Exile
Khomeini returns to Iran after years of exile and is welcomed by huge crowds in Tehran
Transfer
Moves from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest as Britain's first £1 million footballer.
Invasion Force Planning
Informs Mohamed Ali Seineldin that the 25th Infantry Regiment has been selected for the planned Falklands operation.
Selected for Falklands Operation
Is told that his 25th Infantry Regiment has been selected for the planned operation to seize the Falkland Islands.
Cruise Missiles
Addresses Commons questions on deployment of cruise missiles in the United Kingdom.
Defence Capability and Deployment
Answers a parliamentary question concerning British defence capability and deployment.
South Atlantic Military Presence
Answers a parliamentary question on the continuing British military presence in the South Atlantic.
Diplomatic Mission
In his first diplomatic mission of the Bush administration, Vice President Dan Quayle begins a trip to Venezuela and El Salvador
Constitution of Bulgaria
The Eighth all-Communist Government is formed
Accords of Peace
A "national peace accord" is agreed between the Inkatha, ANC & National Party
Accords of Peace
A "national peace accord" is agreed between the Inkatha, ANC & National Party
Group Areas Act
Announces the Group Areas Act of 1966 will be abolished
Land Acts
Announces the Land Acts of 1913 & 1936 will be abolished
Camp David Declaration on New Relationship
Joins George H. W. Bush in declaring that Russia and the United States no longer regard each other as potential adversaries.
Camp David Summit with George H. W. Bush
Meets President George H. W. Bush at Camp David to discuss the post-Cold War relationship and strategic arms.
Strategic Arms Reduction Commitment
Agrees with George H. W. Bush on major strategic nuclear reductions and a new post-Cold War relationship.
PLO
Yitzhak Rabin announces that his country would repatriate about 100 Palestinians deported to Lebanon, an offer rejected by the deportees
Privatization
The stock-market confirms German prestige car-maker BMW is buying the majority share - 80% - in Rover from British Aerospace (BAe) for 800 million pounds
Privatization
There are angry clashes in the House of Commons over the sale of the last major british car manufacturer Rover
Privatization
The stock-market confirms German prestige car-maker BMW is buying the majority share - 80% - in Rover from British Aerospace (BAe) for 800 million pounds. Rover chairman George Simpson flies to Tokyo as soon as the BAe board agrees to accept BMWs offer
Legislation
Signs the Communications Decency Act, attempts to regulate both indecency (when available to children) and obscenity in cyberspace
Nuclear Power
Chirac announces an end to nuclear tests, accedes to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Treaty of Test Ban
Paris agrees to a 10-year compensation package for French Polynesia to rectify some of the damage caused by the programme of nuclear testing. Chirac announces an end to nuclear tests, accedes to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Europa February Flyby
Galileo completes another close pass of Europa before shifting the extended mission toward Callisto and Io encounters.
Government
Monica Lewinsky gives a deposition in the imeachment trial of Bill Clinton
Impeachment
Monica Lewinsky gives a deposition in the imeachment trial of Bill Clinton
Premiership Ends
Ciubuc resigns and leaves the prime ministership
Seventieth Birthday Public Appearance
Marks his seventieth birthday with public recognition of his role as Russia's first elected president.
Treaty of Nice Enters into Force
The Nice Treaty becomes legally effective during Ahern's government, preparing Union institutions for enlargement.
Treaty of Nice Enters into Force
The Nice Treaty becomes legally effective during Berlusconi's government, completing institutional reforms designed for enlargement.
Treaty of Nice Enters into Force
Heads the German government when the Treaty of Nice enters into force.
Voyager 1 Plasma Science Shutdown
Voyager 1's plasma science instrument is switched off after its performance becomes degraded.
End of Second Geir Haarde Government
The Second Geir Haarde Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
First Johanna Sigurdardottir Government
Begins the First Johanna Sigurdardottir Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Prime Minister of Iceland
Innaugurated as Prime Minister of Iceland
Super Bowl XLIII
Performs the halftime show at Super Bowl XLIII with the E Street Band.
Article 50 Bill Commons Vote
Starmer supports the bill while pressing for parliamentary scrutiny and negotiating safeguards.
Governor Appointed
Andrew Pearce becomes Governor of Montserrat
Manchester United Debut
Makes his Manchester United debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Premier League Introduction
Begins an influential period as the club's attacking midfielder.
Acting President Installed
Myint Swe is installed as acting president after the coup
Deposed in Coup
Win Myint is detained as the military seizes power
Emergency Powers Transferred
Myint Swe transfers executive power to Min Aung Hlaing
Canada Mexico and China Tariffs
Trump announces additional tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China.
Kursk Salient Defense
Ukrainian forces defend positions in Russia's Kursk region.
Births on February 1
Birth of Prince Frederick
Gives birth to Prince Frederick
Birth of Victor Herbert
Birth of Victor Herbert
Birth of John Ford
Birth of John Ford
Birth of Clark Gable
Birth of Clark Gable
Birth of Stanley Matthews
Birth of Stanley Matthews
Birth of Renata Tebaldi
Birth of Renata Tebaldi
Birth of Boris Yeltsin
Born in Butka, Sverdlovsk Oblast, into a family with roots in the Ural region.
Birth of Marina Palei
Birth of Marina Palei
Deaths on February 1
Death of Charles IV
Charles IV dies without a surviving male heir
Death of Charles IV the Fair
Death of Charles IV the Fair, without a male heir
Death of Elizabeth I
Signs Mary Queen of Scots; death warrant but tries, unsuccessfully, to retain it
Death of Charles Talbot
Death of Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury
Death of Franz Kutschera
Death of Franz Kutschera, assassinated by Polish partisans
Death of Buster Keaton
Death of Buster Keaton
Battles on February 1
Battle of May Island Collision Disaster Reviewed
Beatty's command reviews the chain of collisions during the night exercise later called the Battle of May Island.
Battle of Stalingrad
Personally accepts the surrender of Marshal Paulus & his 6th Army
Coronations on February 1
Coronation
Crowned King of England after the deposition of Edward II