January 31st, 1968 – Vietnam War: As part of the Tet Offensive, Viet Cong guerrillas attack the United States embassy in Saigon.
February 1st, 1972 – Kuala Lumpur achieves city status by a royal charter.
February 2nd, 1987 – After the 1986 People Power Revolution, the Philippines ratify a new constitution by nationwide plebiscite.
February 3rd, 1945 – World War II: The month-long battle to retake Manila from Japan begins.
February 6th, 1951 – Korean War: The Canadian Army begins combat in the Korean War.