Famous Birthdays
- Alex Boraine, South Africa politician, minister, and anti-apartheid activist (Co-Chairman of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, 1996-2003), born in Cape Town, South Africa (d. 2018)
- Peter Barnes, English writer, born in Manchester, United Kingdom (d. 2004)
- Ron Galella, American celebrity photographer and a pioneer paparazzo (sued by Jackie Onassis; punched by Marlon Brando), born in New York City (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- Oscar Fetrás [Otto Faster], German composer (Mondnacht auf der Alster), dies at 76
Died in 1931 1931 Highlights
About January 10, 1931
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
