Historical Events
FDR Devalues Dollar
FDR devalues US dollar in relation to gold at $35 per ounce
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Turner, Canadian Hockey HOF defenseman (Stanley Cup 1956, 57, 58, 59, 60 Montreal Canadiens; 6 x NHL All Star), born in Regina, Saskatchewan (d. 2005)
- Brian Bolus, English cricket batsman (7 Tests @ 41.33; Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire), born in Leeds, England (d. 2020)
- James Franciscus, American actor (Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Mr Novak, Longstreet), born in Clayton, Missouri (d. 1991)
- Ron Weatherburn, British jazz pianist, born in the Borough of Barking and Dagenham, England (d. 1995)
About January 31, 1934
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
