Historical Events
- 1st US daytime soap on TV "These Are My Children" (NBC in Chicago)
Sedgman Defeats Bromwich
Australian Championships Men's Tennis: Frank Sedgman wins 1st of 2 straight Australian titles; beats fellow Australian John Bromwich 6-3, 6-2, 6-2
Hart's 1st of Six Victories
Australian Championships Women's Tennis: American Doris Hart beats Nancye Wynne Bolton 6-3, 6-4 for the first of her 6 Grand Slam singles titles
Famous Birthdays
- Carol Hawkins, English actress (Dialing for Dingbats), born in Chipping Barnet, United Kingdom
- Frank Ricotti, British jazz and session vibraphonist and percussionist, born in London, England
- Johan Derksen, Dutch footballer and sports journalist, born in Heteren, Netherlands
- Ken Wilber, American philosopher and writer, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Famous Deaths
- Henri de Vries [Hendricus Van Walterop], Dutch actor (Cleopatra, White Cargo), dies at 84
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About January 31, 1949
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
