Historical Events
- "Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players hits #1
American Music Awards
3rd American Music Awards: Olivia Newton-John & John Denver win
- In his final Test, West Indian cricket spin bowler Lance Gibbs dismisses Australian opener Ian Redpath for 101 in 6th Test in Melbourne; becomes highest Test wicket-taker at 308
Famous Birthdays
- Buddy Rice, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 2004, 24 Hours of Daytona 2009), born in Phoenix, Arizona
- Traianos Dellas, Greek football player, born in Thessaloniki, Greece
Famous Deaths
- Buster Brown, American blues singer and harmonica player (Fannie Mae), dies at 64
- Ernesto Miranda, American litigant, conviction on kidnapping, rape, and armed robbery charges, stabbed to death at 34
- Evert Axel Taube, Swedish ballad singer and composer, dies at 85
About January 31, 1976
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Rollercoaster - Ohio Players
#1 Song: Mamma Mia - Abba
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