Historical Events
- "World's best chef" French-Swiss Benoît Violier found dead after apparent suicide weeks after being named world's best by La Liste
- 61st NHL All Star Games, Bridgestone Centre, Nashville, TN: Pacific Division All Stars win four-team 3-on-3 tournament; MVP: John Scott, San Jose, LW
Australian Men's Tennis Open
Australian Open Men's Tennis: Novak Đoković retains Championship for his record-equaling 6th Australian title; beats Andy Murray 6-1, 7-5, 7-6
NFL Pro Bowl
NFL Pro Bowl, Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI: Team Irvin beats Team Rice, 49-27; MVPs: Russell Wilson, Seattle, QB; Michael Bennett, Seattle, DE
2016 History
Famous Deaths
- Terry Wogan, British broadcaster (Eurovision Song Contest, Blankety Blank), dies of cancer at 77
About January 31, 2016
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sorry - Justin Bieber
#1 Song: Stitches - Shawn Mendes