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What Happened on February 1, 1895

Famous Birthdays

  • Conn Smythe, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame team owner (Toronto Maple Leafs 1927-61; Stanley Cup x 8), born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 1980)

John Ford (1895-1973)

American director (Stagecoach, Air Mail, Quiet Man), born in Cape Elizabeth, Maine


About February 1, 1895

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 129 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius