Birthdays occurring on February, 1

1884

Yevgeny Zamyatin was born on February 1, 1884 Russian novelist, playwright, and satirist, 1884-1937 Explosions are not comfortable. More quotations from Yevgeny Zamyatin

1895

John Ford was born on February 1, 1895 You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart. More quotations from John Ford

1900

Stephen Potter was born on February 1, 1900 If your friend says of some picture, "Yes, but what does it mean?" ask him, what his carpet means or the circular patterns on his shoes More quotations from Stephen Potter

1901

Clark Gable was born on February 1, 1901 American film actor who epitomized the American ideal of masculinity and virility for three decades. 1901-1960 It is an extra dividend when you like the girl you've fallen in love with More quotations from Clark Gable

Deaths occurring on February, 1

1997

Herb Caen died on February 1, 1997 American columnist, 1916-1997 The trouble with born again Christians is that they are an even bigger pain the second time around More quotations from Herb Caen

2000

Art Hoppe died on February 1, 2000 American columnist (SF Chronicle), 1925-2000 We all worry about the population explosion, but we don't worry about it at the right time. More quotations from Art Hoppe

2002

Hildegard Knef died on February 1, 2002 German actor and singer, 1925-2002 If you have to make mistakes, make them good and big, don't be middling if you can help it. More quotations from Hildegard Knef