Historical Events
Emerson Defeats Ashe
Australian Championships Men's Tennis: Roy Emerson makes it 4 straight Australian titles; beats American Arthur Ashe 6-4, 6-8, 6-2, 6-3
Smith's 7th Consecutive Title
Australian Championships Women's Tennis: Margaret Smith wins her 7th consecutive Australian singles title; beats American Nancy Richey in a walkover, Richey injured
- Belgian state police kills 2 striking mine workers
- Bill Lawry (119) & Bob Simpson (225) complete match-winning 244 opening stand in Australia's 1st innings, 4th Test v England in Adelaide
- USSR launches Luna 9 towards Moon
Famous Birthdays
- Al Jaworsky [Doughty], English musician and bassist (Jesus Jones), born in Plymouth, United Kingdom
- Charles Dimry, American football cornerback (Tampa Bay Bucs, Philadelphia Eagles), born in San Diego, California
- Jamie Taras, Canadian football player (BC Lions), born in Acton, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Patterson, American stage, silent and sound screen character actress (The Boy Friend; Intruder in the Dust; I Love Lucy - "Mrs. Trumbull"), dies of pneumonia at 91
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About January 31, 1966
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 58 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Love - Petula Clark
#1 Song: Michelle - Overlanders
