Theodor Heuss
b. 1884
German journalist and politician, 1st President of the Federal Republic of Germany
On This Day · The 31st day of the year
January 31
A look at January 31 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Theodor Heuss and Rodolphe Töpffer, and the day's notable deaths and observances.
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Events
10 notable moments- 2023
Boeing 747
The last Boeing 747, the first wide-body airliner, is delivered to Atlas Air and operated for ApexLogistics. The aircraft was registered as N863GT and named "Empower".
American wide-body four-engined jet - 2020
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance with Article 50, after 47 years of being a member state.
Country in northwestern Europe - 2009
Kenya
At least 113 people are killed in Kenya and over 200 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, days after a massive fire at a Nakumatt supermarket in Nairobi killed at least 25 people.
Country in East Africa - 2007
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Emergency officials in Boston mistakenly identify battery-powered LED placards depicting characters from Aqua Teen Hunger Force as Improvised explosive devices (IEDs), causing a panic.
American adult animated television - 2000
Alaska Airlines Flight 261
Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crash: An MD-83, experiencing horizontal stabilizer problems, crashes in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Point Mugu, California, killing all 88 aboard.
2000 aviation accident in - 1988
Doug Williams (quarterback)
Doug Williams becomes the first African American quarterback to play in a Super Bowl and leads the Washington Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XXII.
American football player, coach, - 1919
Battle of George Square
The Battle of George Square takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, during a campaign for shorter working hours.
1919 violent confrontation in - 1900
Mat Salleh Rebellion
Datu Muhammad Salleh is killed in Kampung Teboh, Tambunan, ending the Mat Salleh Rebellion.
Rebellion against British North - 1578
Eighty Years' War
Eighty Years' War and Anglo-Spanish War: The Battle of Gembloux is a victory for Spanish forces led by Don John of Austria over a rebel army of Dutch, Flemish, English, Scottish, German, French and Walloons.
C. 1566/1568–1648 war in - 314
Pope Sylvester I
Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades.
Head of the Catholic
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Famous birthday twins
Born on January 31Rodolphe Töpffer
b. 1799
Swiss teacher, author, painter, cartoonist, and caricaturist
Franz Schubert
b. 1797
Austrian pianist and composer
Walter Dix
b. 1986
American sprinter
Daniel Tammet
b. 1979
English author and educator
Irma Wyman
b. 1928
American computer scientist and engineer
Cro (musician)
b. 1990
German rapper
Marcus Mumford
b. 1987
American-English singer-songwriter
Deaths
- 2015Richard von Weizsäcker, German captain and politician, 6th President of Germany
- 1990Rashad Khalifa, Egyptian American biochemist and academic
- 1966Arthur Percival, English general
- 185611th Dalai Lama, Spiritual leader of Tibet from 1842 to 1855
- 1606Guy Fawkes, English conspirator, leader of the Gunpowder Plot
- 1435Xuande Emperor, emperor of China
Holidays & observances
- —Christian feast day: Domitius (Domice) of Amiens
- —Christian feast day: Francis Xavier Bianchi
- —Christian feast day: Geminianus
- —Christian feast day: John Bosco
- —Christian feast day: Julius of Novara
- —Christian feast day: Blessed Ludovica
- —Christian feast day: Máedóc (Mogue, Aiden)
- —Christian feast day: Marcella of Marseille
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