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Today in History – February 1

1587 – The Colony of Roanoke Island is established by the landing of Sir Walter Raleigh. This Colony would become known as the “Lost Colony

Roanoke Island

1974 – A fire in the 25-story Joelma Building in Sao Paulo, Brazil kills 189 and injures 293.

Joelma Building Fire - February 1, 1974