Famous Birthdays
- Alva Myrdal, Swedish sociologist, diplomat and leader of the disarmament movement (Nobel Peace Prize 1982), born in Uppsala, Sweden (d. 1986)
- Jean Picart le Doux, French artist and tapestry designer (d. 1982)
- Julian Steward, American anthropologist (cultural ecology), born in Washington D. C. (d. 1972)
- Salvador Araneta, Filipino lawyer, educator, businessman, and philanthropist, born in Manila, Philippines (d. 1982)
- Tallulah Bankhead, American stage and film actress (Lifeboat; They Knew What They Wanted; Batman -"Black Widow"), born in Huntsville, Alabama (d. 1968)
About January 31, 1902
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius