Historical Events
- 1st (German) poison gas attack, against Russians
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Lomax, American ethno-musicologist, and folklorist, born in Austin, Texas (d. 2002)
Benny Goodman
Bobby Hackett, American jazz cornetist and trumpeter (Glenn Miller; Benny Goodman; Jackie Gleason), born in Providence, Rhode Island (d. 1976)
Benny Goodman
- Garry Moore [Thomas Garrison Morfit], Balt, host (I've Got a Secret)
Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton, French-American Catholic writer and Trappist monk (7 Story Mountain), born in Prades, Pyrénées-Orientales, France
Thomas Merton
- William Crosbie, artist
1915 Highlights
About January 31, 1915
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
