Historical Events
- "Princess Victoria" capsized off Stanraer Scotland; 133 die
- Hurricane-like winds flood Netherlands drowning 1,835
Sports History
MLB New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, & Boston Red Sox retaliate against St. Louis Browns Bill Veeck for trying to relocate the team, scheduling the Browns to play afternoon games to avoid sharing TV revenues
1953 History
Famous Birthdays
- "Big Time" Sarah [Streeter], American blues singer, born in Coldwater, Mississippi (d. 2015)
About January 31, 1953
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - Perry Como with The Ramblers
