This Day in History for January 31 – Truman Announces H-Bomb Plans and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1606 – Guy Fawkes, a chief conspirator in a plot to blow up the British Parliament building, jumps to his death moments before his execution for treason (More info)

1747 – The first venereal disease clinic opens at London Lock Hospital (More info)

1865 – The US House of Representatives passes the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which abolishes slavery in America, and submits it to the states for ratification (More info)

1865 – Robert E. Lee is appointed commander-in-chief of the Confederate forces (More info)

1950 – President Harry S. Truman announces a program to develop the hydrogen bomb (More info)