What Happened on January 31?
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EVENTS ON JANUARY 31
Explore the most important historical events that happened on January 31, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
World War I
Year:
1915
World War I: Germany is the first to make large-scale use of poison gas in warfare in the Battle of Bolimów against Russia.
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U-boat campaign
Year:
1917
World War I: Kaiser Wilhelm II orders the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Anton Chekhov
Year:
1901
Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters premieres at Moscow Art Theatre in Russia.
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Mat Salleh Rebellion
Year:
1900
Datu Muhammad Salleh is killed in Kampung Teboh, Tambunan, ending the Mat Salleh Rebellion.
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American Civil War
Year:
1865
American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, abolishing slavery, and submits it to the states for ratification.
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History of Portugal (1834–1910)
Year:
1891
History of Portugal: The first attempt at a Portuguese republican revolution breaks out in the northern city of Porto.
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Finnish Civil War
Year:
1918
Finnish Civil War: The Suinula massacre, which changes the nature of the war in a more hostile direction, takes place in Kangasala.
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Battle of May Island
Year:
1918
A series of accidental collisions on a misty Scottish night leads to the loss of two Royal Navy submarines with over a hundred lives, and damage to another five British warships.
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BIRTHS ON JANUARY 31
Discover famous people and historical figures born on January 31, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Camille Henry
Year of birth:
1933
Camille Henry, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 1997)
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Miron Babiak
Year of birth:
1932
Miron Babiak, Polish sea captain (died 2013)
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Ernie Banks
Year of birth:
1931
Ernie Banks, American baseball player and coach (died 2015)
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Christopher Chataway
Year of birth:
1931
Christopher Chataway, English runner, journalist, and politician (died 2014)
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James Franciscus
Year of birth:
1934
James Franciscus, American actor and producer (died 1991)
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Ernesto Brambilla
Year of birth:
1934
Ernesto Brambilla, Italian motorcycle racer and racing driver (died 2020)
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Philip Glass
Year of birth:
1937
Philip Glass, American composer
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Suzanne Pleshette
Year of birth:
1937
Suzanne Pleshette, American actress (died 2008)
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DEATHS ON JANUARY 31
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on January 31, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
11th Dalai Lama
Year of death:
1856
11th Dalai Lama (born 1838)
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Cilibi Moise
Year of death:
1870
Cilibi Moise, Moldavian Romanian journalist and author (born 1812)
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John Bosco
Year of death:
1888
John Bosco, Italian priest and educator, founded the Salesian Society (born 1815)
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Charles Spurgeon
Year of death:
1892
Charles Spurgeon, English pastor and author (born 1834)
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Henri Gatien Bertrand
Year of death:
1844
Henri Gatien Bertrand, French general (born 1773)
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John Cheyne (physician)
Year of death:
1836
John Cheyne, English physician and author (born 1777)
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Manuel Alberti
Year of death:
1811
Manuel Alberti, Argentinian priest and journalist (born 1763)
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José Félix Ribas
Year of death:
1815
José Félix Ribas, Venezuelan soldier (born 1775)
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HOLIDAYS ON JANUARY 31
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on January 31 around the world.
Tysul
Christian feast day: Tysul
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Saint Domitius
Christian feast day: Domitius (Domice) of Amiens
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Wilgils
Christian feast day: Wilgils
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January 31 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: January 31 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Jugend Eine Welt
Street Children's Day (Austria)
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Meher Baba
Amartithi (Meherabad, India, followers of Meher Baba)
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Marcella of Marseille
Christian feast day: Marcella of Marseille
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Marcella of Rome
Christian feast day: Marcella of Rome
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