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What Happened on January 31, 1939

Famous Birthdays

  • Claude Gauthier, Canadian folk singer-songwriter, and actor, born in Lac-Saguay, Quebec

Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela (1939-2022)

Colombian drug lord and leader of the Cali Cartel, born in Mariquita, Colombia

  • Johnny Egan, American basketball point guard (Detroit Pistons, NY Knicks, Baltimore Bullets, LA Lakers, SD/Houston Rockets) and coach (Houston Rockets 1973-76), born in Hartford, Connecticut (d. 2022)

About January 31, 1939

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius