Historical Events
- 1st automobile to exceed 100 mph (161 kph), British daredevil Arthur Macdonald drive a Napier six-cylinder racing car named 'Samson' on sands of Daytona Beach, Florida, notching a top speed of 104 mph
- Carroll Wright appointed 1st Commissioner of Labor, USA
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Blaman [Johanna P Vrugt], Dutch writer (Wife & Friend), born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1960)
- Eva Hart, British Titanic passenger, one of last living survivors, born in Ilford, Essex, England (d. 1996)
- John O'Hara, American short story writer and novelist (Appointment in Samarra; Pal Joey; BUtterfield-8), born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania (d. 1970)
About January 31, 1905
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
