100% verified The same day, three eras.
31 January
Contemporary era
1958
Explorer 1, first US satellite
On 31 January 1958, the United States launched Explorer 1, which revealed the Van Allen radiation belts.
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Contemporary era
1865
Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment
On 31 January 1865, the U.S. House passed the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery.
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1606
Execution of Guy Fawkes
On 31 January 1606, Guy Fawkes was executed for the Gunpowder Plot against the English Parliament.
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