1884day.year
The first volume (A to Ant) of the Oxford English Dictionary is published.
The inaugural volume of the Oxford English Dictionary, covering words from A to Ant, is published in London.
On February 1, 1884, the inaugural volume of the Oxford English Dictionary appears, edited by James A. H. Murray and his team.
This pioneering work aims to record the historical development of the English language.
The OED project began in 1857 and involves exhaustive research into word origins, usage, and evolution.
Readers gain insight into centuries of literature and regional variations through detailed entries.
The publication revolutionizes lexicography and sets a standard for dictionary scholarship worldwide.
Subsequent volumes continue over the next decades, completing the monumental work.
1884
Oxford English Dictionary
1896day.year
La bohème premieres in Turin at the Teatro Regio (Turin), conducted by the young Arturo Toscanini.
Puccini's opera La bohème premieres at the Teatro Regio in Turin, conducted by the young Arturo Toscanini.
On February 1, 1896, Giacomo Puccini's La bohème debuts at the Teatro Regio in Turin.
The production is led by 20-year-old conductor Arturo Toscanini, marking his operatic breakthrough.
Based on Henri Murger's novel Scenes de la vie de bohème, the opera portrays the lives of struggling artists in Paris.
Audiences praise its melodic richness and vivid storytelling, cementing Puccini's reputation.
La bohème quickly becomes a staple of the operatic repertoire worldwide.
Its emotional depth and memorable arias continue to captivate audiences today.
1896
La bohème
Teatro Regio (Turin)
Arturo Toscanini
1964day.year
The Beatles have their first number one hit in the United States with "I Want to Hold Your Hand".
The Beatles scored their first U.S. number one hit with 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' on February 1, 1964.
On February 1, 1964, The Beatles' single 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song's catchy melody, energetic guitar riffs, and tight harmonies captivated American audiences. Capitol Records accelerated its release amid surging radio demand, fueling the phenomenon of 'Beatlemania.' The chart-topping success paved the way for The Beatles' historic appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show days later. This landmark moment heralded the British Invasion and transformed popular music worldwide.
1964
The Beatles
I Want to Hold Your Hand
2013day.year
The Shard, the sixth-tallest building in Europe, opens its viewing gallery to the public.
On February 1, 2013, The Shard in London opened its public viewing gallery, showcasing panoramic views from Europe’s sixth-tallest building.
The Shard, a striking glass skyscraper overlooking London Bridge, opened its observation deck to the public on February 1, 2013.
Designed by architect Renzo Piano, the tower stands 310 meters tall, making it the sixth-highest building in Europe.
Visitors can access the viewing gallery several floors up, offering 360-degree vistas of the London skyline.
Since its opening, The Shard has become a popular tourist attraction and a defining feature of the city's skyline.
The project highlighted modern architectural innovation and transformed the Southwark district into a vibrant urban center.
2013
The Shard
sixth-tallest building in Europe