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Today in History

Saturday, January 31st 2026

Events:

1865   General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief over the confederate army

1936   The Green Hornet radio show debuts.

1958   Explorer I becomes the first successful American satellite

1961   Ham the Chimp travels into outer space.

1990   The first McDonald's opens in Moscow, Russia.

Famous Birthdays:

1919   Jackie Robinson (Baseball Player)

1931   Ernie Banks (Baseball Player)

1947   Nolan Ryan (Baseball Player)

1971   Minnie Driver (Actress)

1981   Justin Timberlake (Singer)

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