February 1, 1876 Pennsylvania Michael J. Doyle is convicted of the murder of John P. Jones, a mine owner. Doyle had been part of a Pennsylvania-based anti-mine owner gang called Molly Maguire (the Molly Maguires were also stationed in Ireland and Liverpool, as well as parts of Canada and the U.S.). This trial, as well…
1814 Mount Mayon eruption
February 1, 1814 Bicol Region, Philippines Mount Mayon erupts, killing 1,200 people When the mountain erupted, the priest of the local church rang the bell as a warning, taking in around 200 people seeking refuge. Unfortunately, the church was burned and buried by lava and ash, killing those inside. The view of the mountain from…
