Birthdays occurring on January, 31

1931

Ernie Banks was born on January 31, 1931 You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. More quotations from Ernie Banks

Deaths occurring on January, 31

1892

Charles H. Spurgeon died on January 31, 1892 English preacher of 19th century 1834-1892 When you see a man with a great deal of religion displayed in his shop window, you may depend upon it, he keeps a very small stock of it within More quotations from Charles H. Spurgeon

1933

John Galsworthy died on January 31, 1933 English novelist and playwright. Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932. 1867-1933 A man of action, forced into a state of thought, is unhappy until he can get out of it More quotations from John Galsworthy

1944

Jean Giraudoux died on January 31, 1944 French novelist, essayist and playwright, 1882-1944 Those who weep recover more quickly than those who smile. More quotations from Jean Giraudoux

1956

A. A. Milne died on January 31, 1956 English humorist, creator of Winnie-the-Pooh, 1882-1956 Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. More quotations from A. A. Milne