I have a tendency to enjoy things on the dark side of life, so when I saw this mentioned on Deanna Raybourn’s blog I just had to go and have a look, and so I now know that roughly 124,066 people died worldwide on the day I was born!
People who have died on January 31 over the years include:
- Bonnie Prince Charlie (of Jacobite rebellion fame) in 1788
- John Galsworthy (of Forsyte Saga fame) in 1933
- AA Milne (of Winnie the Pooh fame) in 1956
- Moira Shearer (of Red Shoes fame) in 2006
Gives a whole new perspective on the day, but won’t stop me enjoying the cake and party hats when the next one rolls around!
Bride of the Book God 
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May 20, 2008 at 12:10 am
Susan
I’m going to have to go take a look at this site! I know some of the famous people born on my birthday, but not who died. creepy and fun! thanks!
May 21, 2008 at 7:35 pm
brideofthebookgod
Susan, I’d love to know who you find on the death list, and I’m glad you also like creepy and fun – there isn’t enough of it around……