Historical Events
- Austrian skier Toni Sailer wins the slalom at the Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics for his 2nd gold medal of the Games; sweeps all 3 alpine skiing events
Event of Interest
French government of Guy Mollet forms
- Juscelino Kubitschek becomes president of Brazil
Famous Birthdays
John Lydon (67 years old)
English singer-songwriter & musician (Sex Pistols - "God Save the Queen"), born in Holloway, United Kingdom
- Trevor Manuel, South African politician, born in Cape Town, South Africa
Famous Deaths
A. A. Milne (1882-1956)
English author of the Winnie-the-Pooh books, dies at 74
About January 31, 1956
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
