Today is Wednesday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of the year. There are 333 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Feb. 1, 1327, Edward III is crowned King of England. As he is 14 years old, the nation is ruled by his mother, Queen Isabella.
On this date:
In 1788, the first U.S. steamboat patent was issued . In 1790, the U.S. Supreme Court convenes for the first time.
In 1810 the frst isurance company managed by African Americans opens in Philadelphia.