Historical Events
Event of Interest
David Ben-Gurion resigns as Prime Minister of Israel
- Ham the chimpanzee is 1st primate in space (158 miles) aboard Mercury/Redstone 2
- Houston voters approve bond to finance luxury domed stadium
- Kanhai completes twin tons (117 & 115) v Aust at Adelaide
- NATO secretary-general Paul-Henri Spaak says he'll resign
- USAF launches Samos spy satellite to replace U-2 flights
- West Indian cricket batsman Rohan Kanhai scores back-to-back centuries in the drawn 4th Test against Australia in Adelaide; follows 1st innings 117 with 115 in 2nd knock
Famous Birthdays
- Fatou Bensouda, Gambian lawyer & Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, born in Banjul, Gambia
- Lloyd Cole, English rocker (Lloyd Cole and the Commotions), born in Buxton, Derbyshire
About January 31, 1961
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Will You Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles
#1 Song: Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
