1893day.year
Thomas A. Edison finishes construction of the first motion picture studio, the Black Maria in West Orange, New Jersey.
Thomas Edison completes the Black Maria, the world's first dedicated motion picture studio, in West Orange, New Jersey.
On February 1, 1893, Thomas Edison finishes construction of the Black Maria, the first film production studio.
The rotating building allows optimal sunlight for Edison's pioneering experiments in motion pictures.
Located in West Orange, New Jersey, it serves as a creative factory for short silent films.
Actors and inventors collaborate to explore new technologies in cinematography.
The studio marks the birth of the film industry and influences the future of entertainment.
Its innovations pave the way for the global spread of motion pictures.
1893
Thomas A. Edison
motion picture studio
Black Maria
West Orange, New Jersey
1950day.year
The first prototype of the MiG-17 makes its maiden flight.
The prototype of the MiG-17 fighter jet made its first flight on February 1, 1950.
On February 1, 1950, the Soviet Union conducted the maiden flight of the MiG-17 prototype, a new generation of transonic jet fighter. Building on the success of the MiG-15, the MiG-17 featured an afterburning engine, thinner wings, and improved high-altitude performance. Test pilots immediately praised its enhanced speed, maneuverability, and climb rate. The aircraft's design addressed emerging aerial combat demands in the early Cold War era. The MiG-17 would later see extensive service in conflicts worldwide and influence subsequent fighter developments.
1950
MiG-17
2003day.year
Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during the reentry of mission STS-107 into the Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts aboard.
On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during reentry, killing all seven crew members aboard STS-107.
The Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart over Texas and Louisiana as it reentered Earth's atmosphere on February 1, 2003.
All seven astronauts on mission STS-107 perished, including veterans and first-time flyers who were conducting scientific experiments.
The disaster led to a 29-month hiatus in the shuttle program while NASA overhauled safety procedures and thermal protection systems.
Investigations revealed that damage to Columbia's wing during launch allowed hot gases to penetrate the spacecraft on reentry.
Columbia's loss had a profound impact on human spaceflight, prompting renewed focus on risk management and crew safety.
2003
Space Shuttle Columbia
disintegrated during the reentry
STS-107
2007day.year
The National Weather Service in the United States switches from the Fujita scale to the new Enhanced Fujita scale to measure the intensity and strength of tornadoes.
The U.S. National Weather Service adopted the Enhanced Fujita scale for tornadoes on February 1, 2007.
On February 1, 2007, the National Weather Service in the United States officially replaced the original Fujita scale with the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale.
The EF scale provides more accurate assessments of tornado intensity by relating damage indicators to wind speed estimates.
Introduced after extensive research, it refined damage categories and improved consistency in post-storm surveys.
This upgrade helped meteorologists and emergency planners better understand tornado strength and enhance public safety.
The EF scale has since become the standard for measuring tornadoes across North America and beyond.
2007
National Weather Service
United States
Fujita scale
Enhanced Fujita scale