Historical Events
- Eight people on the ground in Pacoima, California are killed following the mid-air collision between a Douglas DC-7 airliner and a Northrop F-89 Scorpion fighter jet.
- Trans-Iranian oil pipe line finished
Famous Birthdays
- Shirley Babashoff, American swimmer (Olympics-6 silver/2 gold-72, 76), born in Whittier, California
Famous Divorces
Elizabeth Taylor
English-American actress Elizabeth Taylor's 2nd divorce from English actor Michael Wilding, after almost 5 years of marriage
1957 Highlights
About January 31, 1957
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Singing The Blues - Guy Mitchell