What Happened On 31st January 1958 In History

Historical Events for 31st January, 1958

• » Explorer program: 'Explorer 1' The first successful launch of an American satellite into orbit.
• » James Van Allen discovers the Van Allen radiation belt.

Famous Birthdays on January 31 in 1958

• » Armin Reichel, German footballer

January 31st Famous Deaths for 1958

• » Karl Selter, Estonian politician (b. 1898)

January 31st Holidays in History

• » Christian Feast Day:
• » Ludovica Albertoni named Blessed Ludovica
• » Geminianus
• » John Bosco
• » Saint Marcella named Marcella
• » Samuel Shoemaker (Episcopal Church (USA))
• » January 31 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

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