Historical Events
- Scotch tape 1st marketed by 3-M Company
Famous Birthdays
- Chuck Willis, American rock vocalist ("C.C. Rider"), born in Atlanta, Georgia (d. 1958)
- Eric Ash, British engineer and university rector (Imperial College, London), born in Berlin, Germany (d. 2021)
- Robert Clatworthy, English sculptor, born in Bridgwater, Somerset (d. 2015)
- S. Newman Darby, American inventor of the sailboard, born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (d. 2016)
About January 31, 1928
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
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