What happened on 1 February 1898?

Discover what happened on 1 February 1898 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Births

  • Wiktor Ormicki (Polish geographer (1898–1941))
  • Arie Resnik (Israeli sculptor)
  • Leila Denmark (American pediatrician (1898–2012))
  • Richard McCreery (British Army general (1898–1967))
  • Roald Larsen (Norwegian speed skater (1898–1959))
  • Friedrich Döpke (German politician (1898-1966))
  • André Davesne (French writer (1898–1978))
  • Reine Malouin (Canadian writer (1898-1976))
  • Antonio Calegari (Italian army (1898-1956))