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, rector (Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine)
- Richard Buckley, royal equerry
- Robert Clatworthy, English sculptor, born in Bridgwater, Somerset
- S. Newman Darby, American inventor of the sailboard, born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (d. 2016)
1928 Highlights
About January 31, 1928
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
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