Notable people born on February 1

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People born on this day

Boris YeltsinSoviet and Russian politician, 1st President of Russia (1931–2007)Born in 1931 · View source ↗1931

Clark GableAmerican actor (1901–1960)Born in 1901 · View source ↗1901

Harry StylesEnglish singer, songwriter and actorBorn in 1994 · View source ↗1994

Gabriel BatistutaArgentine association football playerBorn in 1969 · View source ↗1969

Leymah GboweeLiberian peace activist (born 1972)Born in 1972 · View source ↗1972

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on February 1, 2026

Moon phaseFull MoonCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction100 %

Distance to the Moon369,900 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearSnake · WoodBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacAquariusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. BrigidA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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