Wednesday January 31, 2018: on this day

January 31, 2018 was the 31st day of the year 2018, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 31, 2018 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 31, 2018, who was born and died on January 31, 2018, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 2018, which were the most popular songs (ex. God's Plan by Drake), movies (e.g. Lucky, directed by John Carroll Lynch), TV series (e.g. Mcmafia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 2018 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 2018?


January 31, 2018 was a Wednesday and it was the 31st day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 2018 can also be written as 1/31/2018 in the US and as 31/1/2018 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 2018 in January 2018 calendar

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January 31, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 2018:

  • Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2018 crozet train crash, virginia: an amtrak train carrying republican legislators to a retreat at west virginia collides in virginia with a garbage truck in crozet. one person is killed and one is seriously hurt. according to the white house, there have been no serious injuries among congressmen or their staff.
  • A train of republican legislators on amtrak collides with a garbage truck at crozet, virginia. one person is killed and one is seriously hurt. according to the white house, there have been no serious injuries among congressmen or their staff.
  • Belgium crime: renaud harty, a suspect serial killer from mechelen in belgium, has confessed to two murders as well as two attempted murders in advance of his february assizes case in tongeren.
  • Renaud hardy is a serial killer suspect from mechelen in belgium. he confessed to two murders as well as two attempted murders before he was charged with tongeren's february assizes.
  • Cannabis in california: george gascon, san francisco district attorney, announces that the city will retroactively implement california's new marijuana laws for nearly 5,000 felony cases. this includes expunging or reducing felonies and misdemeanors dating back to 1975.
  • George gascon, san francisco district attorney, announces that the city will retroactively apply california’s new marijuana laws for nearly 5,000 felonies. this includes expunging or reducing felonies and misdemeanors dating back to 1975.
  • Federal reserve system: a 7-3 vote by the u.s. court of appeals in the district of columbia declares that the consumer financial protection bureau's independent structure is constitutional. an appeal is pending in a separate case involving directorial succession. lower courts have approved mick mulvaney's appointment as the head of cfpb.
  • The u.s. court of appeals for the district of columbia ruled 7-3 that the consumer financial protection bureau's independent structure is constitutional. an appeal is pending in a separate case involving directorial succession. lower courts have approved mick mulvaney's appointment as the head of cfpb.
  • Phillip lee, a justice minister, is ordered by prime minister theresa may to "air his views privately" after he suggested that brexit planning should not be based on dogma but evidence.
  • 236-220 votes in favor of moving out of houses of parliament over six years, while the palace of westminster is repaired at a cost of approximately ps4 billion. the 2025 deadline for the move out of westminster is not possible. this will be the first time that mps have left the palace of westminster since world war ii.
  • Politics of guinea-bissau - president jose mario vaz nominates artur silva to be the prime minister of guinea-bissau. he succeeds umaro sissoco ebalo who resigned on january 16th.
  • Donald trump's political appointments: dr. brenda fitzgerald is resigning as the head of centers for disease control and prevention after a report revealed that she had bought stock in tobacco, food and health insurance companies within a matter of minutes after being appointed to her federal government post.
  • Dr. brenda fitzgerald has resigned as the head of centers for disease control and prevention after a report revealed that she had bought stock in tobacco, food, and health insurance companies within a matter of minutes of taking up her federal position.
  • 2017-18 spanish constitutional crisis
  • The exiled regional minister of health antoni comin and carles puigdemont, former president of catalonia's generalitat of catalonia, have revealed private messages in which the former president admits that the secession process "is over". this opens up tensions between pro-independence parties and further confusion over the future of catalonia.
  • January 2018 lunar eclipse
  • Oceania, asia and north america witness a lunar eclipse that coincides with a supermoon or blue moon.
  • 2018 fia formula one world championship - formula one will no longer use "grid girls" in its upcoming season. formula one believes that this practice is not compatible with their values. the professional darts corporation had stopped using "walk-on girls" as a way to bring men onto the stage four days earlier.
  • Formula one will no longer use "grid girls" in its upcoming season. this is because it does not align with formula one's values. the professional darts corporation had abandoned the practice of using "walk-on girls" as a way to bring men onto the stage four days earlier.
  • Both a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse occur.

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January 31, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 31, 2018:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.56
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $166.87
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $93.75
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.06
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $163.75

Exchange Rates on January 31, 2018:

  • 1 USD = 0.8054 EUR
  • 1 USD = 109.193 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7043 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2408 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2307 CAD
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January 31, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 2018 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 2018 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 2018 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 31, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:34 pm and setting at 07:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 2018.

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Who was born on January 31, 2018?


Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 2018: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 1 month old,

or 73 months and 28 days old,

or 321 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2248 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 2018.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 2018?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 31, 2018.

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January 31, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 2018:

  • Athalene Bannister

    First woman to swim the English Channel.

  • George Brewer

    Renowned physician known for his work in hematology and iron metabolism.

  • Leah LaBelle

    Leah labelle was a canadian-born american r&b singer known for her appearance on american idol and her collaborations with pharrell williams...

  • Rasual Butler

    American professional basketball player (b. 1979).

  • Alf Humphreys
  • Hristo Cvetkov
  • Yvonne Viseux
  • Gérard Welter
  • Hennie Hollink
  • Leonid Kostjantynovyč Kadenjuk
  • Ann Gillis
  • Tito Amodei
  • Haim Gouri
  • Azeglio Vicini

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 2018: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 2018:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 2018:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 2018: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 2018 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 29th and February 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 2018: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 2018 was God's Plan by Drake, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

January 31, 2018: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 2018 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - God's Plan
  2. - Perfect
  3. - Havana
  4. - Rockstar
  5. - Finesse

January 31, 2018: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 2018 was God's Plan by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

January 31, 2018: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 2018 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - God's Plan
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Finesse
  4. - Diplomatic Immunity
  5. - No Limit

January 31, 2018: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 31, 2018 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

January 31, 2018: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 31, 2018 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 29th and February 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Mi Gente
  3. - Echame La Culpa
  4. - La Modelo
  5. - Corazon

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January 31, 2018: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 2018 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lucky

Lucky

Release year: 2018

Directed by: John Carroll Lynch

Starring: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston, Ed Begley Jr.

Country: United States of America

Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Art Linson

Starring: Peter Boyle, Bill Murray, Bruno Kirby, Rene Auberjonois

Country: United States of America

The 15:17 to Paris

The 15:17 to Paris

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Alek Skarlatos, Anthony Sadler, Spencer Stone, Ray Corasani

Country: United States of America

Charlie Says

Charlie Says

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Mary Harron

Starring: Matt Smith, Hannah Murray, Suki Waterhouse, Annabeth Gish, Chace Crawford

Country: United States of America

A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Dustin Milligan, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, Rupert Friend, Eric Johnson

Country: United States of America

January 31, 2018: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 2018 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

McMafia

McMafia

Release year: 2018

Hard Sun

Hard Sun

Release year: 2018

Breathe

Breathe

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Andy Serkis

Dirty Money

Dirty Money

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Adam Tysoe

Black Lightning

Black Lightning

Release year: 2018

Directed by: Alexander Voitinsky

January 31, 2018: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 2018 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All-American Murder by James Patterson, Alex Abramovich

All-American Murder

By:

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller "Ripped from the headlines" . . The authors combine in-depth investigative reporting with fresh interviews to tabloid-proof this scandalous, celebrity-driven story. They line up the facts and label rumors.

Dog Man and Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey

Dog Man and Cat Kid

By:

Hot diggity dog! Dog Man, the latest hero of Dav Pilkey (creator of Captain Underpants), is back. And he's certainly not the only one. A furry feline companion has joined the heroic hound with a keen sense of justice. Together …

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L?Engle

A Wrinkle in Time

By:

Youth: An otherworldly visitor informs a family about a?tesseract? A wrinkle in time; classic

Fall From Grace by Danielle Steel

Fall From Grace

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * This gripping tale is by Danielle Steel. It tells the story of a woman who loses her husband, her home and sense of safety as well as her freedom.

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Who was the US President on January 31, 2018?

On January 31, 2018 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 2018?

On January 31, 2018 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 2018?

On January 31, 2018 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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What happened in 2018?

2018 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Kashmir conflict: After 36 hours, an armed standoff between Indian security force and Kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • Eight people are killed and 36 hours passed between Kashimiri rebels and Indian security forces at a paramilitary station.
  • Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions: A Washington Post ad identifies Lorde as a "bigot", calling her a "bigot" after Lorde cancelled her Israeli concert.

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What was the calendar for January 2018?

January 2018 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 2018 calendar looked like.

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