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1. On February 1st, 1861, which large state seceded from the United States?
2. On February 1st, 1901, an American screen legend was born. You may not give a damn, but can you guess which star this was?
3. February 1st is a Christian Feast Day, honoring Brigid, patron saint of Ireland.
4. On February 1st, 1851, which English author died at the relatively young age of 53?
5. On February 1st, 1978, film director Roman Polanski skipped bail and fled the United States to France, where he filmed a movie which he dedicated to his late wife. What was the name of that film?
6. Slavery was abolished on February 1st, 1835, in which Indian Ocean island nation?
7. The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurred on February 1st, 2003.
8. On February 1st, 1942, Terry Jones was born. He is probably best know for being a member of which comedy team?
9. On February 1st, 1908, King Carlos I of Portugal and his son, Prince Luis Filipe, died in Lisbon. But, how did they die?
10. On February 1st, 1920, which unique law enforcement agency began operations?
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