Wednesday

Feb 1, 2007


The French government has banned the smoking of cigarettes in all public places

Feb 1, 2007


Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling announces the release date for her book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final installment in the Potter series to be 21 July 2007.

Feb 3, 2007


The Spring Festival travel season in China begins, in which 156 million passengers will travel by train, and 2 billion bus trips are expected.

Feb 4, 2007


Germany beat Poland 29:24 in the finale of the 2007 World Men's Handball Championship, becoming new world champion in handball.

Feb 5, 2007


Space Shuttle astronaut Lisa Nowak is arrested in Florida for attempted kidnapping.

Feb 5, 2007


U.S. Presidential Election, 2008: Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) officially files for candidacy for President of the United States of America.

Feb 6, 2007


United States President George W. Bush approves a Pentagon plan for establishing a new command center in Africa.