On February 1st in History Part III
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On February 1st in 1913 - Grand Central Terminal (also known as Grand Central Station) opened in New York City, NY. It was the largest train station in the world.
On February 1st in 1919 - The first Miss America was crowned in New York City.
On February 1st in 1920 - The first armored car was introduced.
On February 1st in 1920 - Canada's Royal North West Mounted Police changed their name to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The organization was commissioned in 1873.
On February 1st in 1921 - Carmen Fasanella registered as a taxicab owner and driver in Princeton, New Jersey. Fasanella retired November 2, 1989 after 68 years and 243 days of service.
On February 1st in 1930 - The Times published its first crossword puzzle.
On February 1st in 1946 - Norwegian statesman Trygve Lie was chosen to be the first secretary-general of the United Nations.
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