Historical events for
Saturday, 31 January 2026

D. Henrique I (born January 31, 1512, and died January 31, 1580) was the seventeenth King of Portugal. A Cardinal of the Church, he ascended to the throne in old age after the disaster of Alcácer Quibir, and his death without heirs precipitated the succession crisis of 1580.

José António Saraiva, Portuguese journalist, writer and architect. He was the longest-lasting director of the weekly Expresso (1983-2005) and founder of the newspaper Sol in 2006. Son of essayist António José Saraiva and nephew of historian José Hermano Saraiva. Author of four novels and several works on politics and history. He passed away in Lisbon at the age of 77.

President of the Federal Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco (b. 1953) is a lawyer from Minas Gerais who has established himself as an institutional moderator between the branches of government. He focuses his work on democratic stability and the passage of structural reforms, acting as a balanced voice amid Brazilian political polarization.

Grant Morrison, creator of The Invisibles, known for his innovative and complex writing.

Celebration of Nauru National Day, commemorating the independence of Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom on January 31, 1968.

Execution of the second race of the Monaco ePrix double-header, part of the Formula E World Championship. The race takes place on the iconic street circuit, demanding maximum technical precision in electric energy management.