Historical Events
- The Battle of George Square takes place in Glasgow, Scotland: troops deployed against protesters for fear of a Bolshevik uprising
Famous Birthdays
Jackie Robinson (1919-1972)
American Baseball HOF second baseman (1st African-American MLB player Brooklyn Dodgers; 6 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1955; NL MVP 1949), born in Cairo, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Paul Lindau, German playwright and critic (Estimate), dies at 79
Died in 1919 1919 Highlights
About January 31, 1919
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
