¿Saber o conocer?

You know facts or information

saber

Often followed by a question word (dónde, cuándo, quién); or followed by que (that) or si (if)
You know how to do something

saber + infinitive
You know a person, place, or thing (or to be acquainted / familiar with / meet someone for the first time)

conocer
The preterite means you "found out something"

saber
The preterite means you "met" or "became acquainted" with something or someone

conocer