Page 7: Historical Events In January - 31

1956  On January - 31 french government of Mollet forms   

1956  On this day in history juscelino Kubitschek becomes President of Brazil   

1956  French govt of Mollet forms on this day in history.   

1957  On this day in history liz Taylor's 2nd divorce (Michael Wilding)   

1957  On this day in history the Canadian Government makes Thanksgiving Day a statutory holiday; second Monday in October (Turkey's look out)   

1957  Trans-Iranian oil pipe line finished on January - 31.   

1958  On this day in history america launches its first satellite, Explorer I, from Cape Canaverel   

1958  In Ottawa Ontario James Gladstone takes his seat as Canada's first native Senator; Alberta Blood Indian is appointed by the Prime Minister John Diefenbaker on this day in history.   

1958  James van Allen discovers radiation belt on this day in history.   

1958  The U.S. enters the space race with the successful launch of the Explorer One satellite on this day in history.   

1958  On this day in history uS launches their first artificial satellite, Explorer 1   

1960  On this day in history lowell Gilmore, actor (Calcutta, Roadblock), dies at 53   

1961  On January - 31 david Ben-Gurion resigns as premier of Israel   

1961  Ham is first primate in space (158 miles) aboard Mercury/Redstone 2 on this day in history.   

1961  Kanhai completes twin tons (117 &115) vs Australia at Adelaide on this day in history.   

1961  NATO secretary-General Paul-Henri Spaak says he'll resign on this day in history.   

1961  USAF launches Samos spy satellite to replace U-2 flights on this day in history.   

1962  On this day in history general Charles P Cabell, USAF, ends term as deputy director of CIA   

1963  On this day in history tony Sheridan &the Beat Brothers record "What'd I Say" &"Ruby Baby"   

1964  US report "Smoking &Health" connects smoking to lung cancer on this day in history.   

1966  Belgian state police kills 2 striking mine workers on this day in history.   

1966  USSR launches Luna 9 toward the Moon on January - 31.   

1966  Elizabeth Patterson, actress (Tall Story), dies at 90 on January - 31.   

1967  Chief Thundercloud, actor (Ambush, Colt 45, Typhoon), dies at 100 on this day in history.   

1968  Bobby Simpson takes 5-59 vs India in his last Test for ten years on this day in history.   

1968  Nauru (formerly Pleasant Island) declares independence from Australia on January - 31.   

1968  Record high barometric pressure (1083.8 mb, 32"), at Agata, USSR on January - 31.   

1968  The Island of Mauritius gains independence on this day in history.   

1968  On this day in history uS performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site   

1968  Viet Cong's Tet offensive begins on January - 31.   

1969  Beatles perform last live gig (42-minute concert on roof of Apple HQs) on January - 31.   

1969  On this day in history vice Admiral Rufus L Taylor, USN, ends term as deputy director of CIA   

1969  Alexander Mikhaylovich Dzegelyonok, composer, dies at 77 on this day in history.   

1970  On this day in history grateful Dead members busted on LSD charges   

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0877  Taejo of Goryeo, ruler of Korea (d. 943) was born on January - 31.   

1512  On this day in history birth of king Henry of Portugal (d. 1580)   

1517  Gioseffo Zarlino, composer was born on January - 31.   

1543  Tokugawa Ieyasu, Shogun of Japan (d. 1616) was born on this day in history.   

1550  Henry I, Duke of Guise, French Catholic leader (d. 1588) was born on January - 31.   

1573  On January - 31 birth of ambrosius Metzger, composer   

1573  Giulio Cesare Monteverdi, composer was born on January - 31.   

1597  On this day in history birth of john Francis Regis, French saint (d. 1640)   

0743  Death of Muhammad al-Baqir, Shia Imam (b. 676) on this day in history.   

1398  On January - 31 death of emperor Sukō (b. 1334)   

1435  Death of Xuande, Emperor of China (b. 1398) on this day in history.   

1561  Menno Simonsz, Dutch priest/vicar (Foundation Book), dies on January - 31.   

1580  On January - 31 hendrik, Portuguese cardinal/epilepticus/regent (1578-80), dies   

1606  Death of Guy Fawkes, convicted in the "Gunpowder Plot", executed at 35 on January - 31.   

1615  Death of Claudio Aquaviva, Italian Jesuit (b. 1543) on January - 31.   

1632  On January - 31 death of joost Bürgi, Swiss clockmaker and mathematician (b. 1552)