Here are some notable cricket records and events that happened on January 31st throughout the years:

1. 1999 - Shane Warne's Hat-Trick: Australia’s Shane Warne took his only Test hat-trick against England during the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

2. 2009 - Sachin’s Record Chase: Sachin Tendulkar scored a match-winning 117* in an ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo, helping India chase down 251.

3. 1981 - Underarm Incident: In a controversial finish, Australia’s Trevor Chappell bowled an underarm delivery to New Zealand’s Brian McKechnie, prompting discussions of sportsmanship.

4. 2012 - Rohit Sharma’s Double: Rohit Sharma scored 150* for the Rest of India against Rajasthan in the Irani Cup final.

5. 2018 - Tri-Series Win: India defeated South Africa in the final of the tri-series in Johannesburg, winning by 8 wickets with 21 balls to spare.

6. 1978 - Pakistan's Victory: Pakistan secured their first-ever Test series victory in Australia after winning the Sydney Test.

7. 1965 - Basil D'Oliveira's Debut Century: D'Oliveira scored a century on debut in a first-class match for Worcestershire against the touring Australians.

8. 2015 - Attacking Faf: Faf du Plessis scored a brisk century against the West Indies in an ODI in Centurion, setting up a big win for South Africa.

9. 2016 - India U-19 Triumph: India Under-19 team defeated Nepal in the U-19 World Cup for a commanding 7-wicket victory.

10. 2001 - Test Swansong: Michael Slater played his final Test match for Australia against the West Indies at Sydney.

Each entry showcases a moment of triumph, controversy, or transition in the cricketing world, spotlighting unforgettable performances and significant matches.

Here are ten notable football records set on January 31, summarized for brevity:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo's debut goal for Portugal (2004) - Scored his first international goal for Portugal in a friendly against Kazakhstan.

2. Thierry Henry's Arsenal Return Goal (2012) - Scored a decisive late goal against Aston Villa in the FA Cup, marking a memorable return to Arsenal.

3. Liverpool FC milestone (2019) - Recorded their 1000th victory at Anfield in all competitions with a win against Leicester City.

4. England wins Home Nations Cup (1970) - Secured victory in the British Home Championship, dominating the tournament that concluded on this date.

5. Inter Milan's record signing: Dennis Bergkamp (1993) - Completed the then-record transfer and boosted their attacking prowess.

6. Luis Figo wins FIFA World Player of the Year (2002) - Celebrated this prestigious individual accolade as a testament to his successful year.

7. Zlatan Ibrahimović's 50th Serie A goal (2010) - Reached this milestone mark in Italy, showcasing his prolific scoring ability.

8. Man Utd secures 13 consecutive wins at Old Trafford (2001) - Continued their remarkable winning streak at home across all competitions.

9. Phil Neville's Manchester United debut (1995) - Stepped onto the pitch for his first senior team appearance, kicking off his long career.

10. Steven Gerrard's 100th Premier League goal (2015) - Notched this century in Premier League goals with a penalty against West Ham.

These records highlight feats and milestones achieved in football history on January 31 across international and club levels.

Here’s a compilation of notable basketball records set on January 31:

1. Chamberlain’s 30-Point Streak: On January 31, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain continued his epic streak by scoring at least 30 points for the 47th consecutive game.

2. Miller's Scoring Surge: Reggie Miller scored 57 points for the Indiana Pacers against the Charlotte Hornets on January 31, 1992, one of the highest individual scoring performances in his career.

3. Magic’s Assist Record: Magic Johnson recorded his career-high 24 assists in a game against the Denver Nuggets on January 31, 1991.

4. Carter’s Dunking Exhibition: On January 31, 2000, Vince Carter put on a spectacular performance with a series of highlight dunks, considered one of the best dunk showcases in a single game during the regular season.

5. Shaq’s Monster Game: Shaquille O'Neal scored 61 points and grabbed 23 rebounds for the Los Angeles Lakers against the LA Clippers on January 31, 2000.

6. LeBron’s Youngest Milestone: LeBron James became the youngest player in NBA history at that time to score 15,000 career points on January 31, 2010.

7. The Steal Feat: Clyde Drexler recorded 10 steals on January 31, 1986, against the Milwaukee Bucks, one of the rare instances of double-digit steals in a game.

8. Iverson’s Career High: Allen Iverson set his then career-high of 58 points on January 31, 2002, in a game where his explosive scoring was on full display.

9. Dirk’s 50-Point Show: Dirk Nowitzki scored 51 points in a duel against the Golden State Warriors on January 31, 2006, showcasing his scoring versatility.

10. Celtic's Winning Streak: On January 31, 1986, the Boston Celtics extended their home game winning streak to 38 games, demonstrating their dominance at the Boston Garden.

These records, set across different eras, illustrate the diverse talents and memorable performances in the history of basketball on January 31st.

Here are some notable baseball records and events from January 31st:

1. 1919: Jackie Robinson, the first African American in Major League Baseball in the modern era, was born.

2. 1952: Ernie Banks, future Hall of Famer, was signed by the Chicago Cubs.

3. 1971: Satchel Paige, legendary pitcher, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

4. 1988: Royals owner Ewing Kauffman announced plans for what would become the Kansas City Royals Baseball Academy.

5. 1990: Red Sox hire Elaine Weddington, making her MLB’s first African-American female assistant GM.

6. 1995: Albert Belle of the Cleveland Indians was awarded arbitration for a record $7.1 million.

7. 1999: First New York Yankees game at Yankee Stadium broadcasted on the new YES Network.

8. 2001: Pirates named PNC Park as their new home, moving from Three Rivers Stadium.

9. 2005: Carlton Fisk, renowned catcher, was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

10. 2006: Orel Hershiser was hired as executive director of the Texas Rangers.

These records and events mark significant moments and milestones in baseball history.

Here's a list of notable tennis records and events that have occurred on January 31 throughout history:

1. Novak Djokovic's Dominance: On January 31, 2016, Djokovic won the Australian Open, marking his 6th title in Melbourne, tying Roy Emerson's record.

2. Serena Williams' Aussie Triumph: In 2015, on the same date, Serena defeated Maria Sharapova to claim her 6th Australian Open title.

3. Murray's Grand Slam Pursuit: Andy Murray reached the 2010 Australian Open final on January 31, but was defeated by Federer, marking yet another milestone in his quest for a Slam.

4. Federer Claims the Crown: Roger Federer clinched his 16th Grand Slam by winning the 2010 Australian Open, reinforcing his legendary status.

5. Martina Hingis' Early Success: On January 31, 1999, Hingis captured her third consecutive Australian Open title, dominating the women's tour.

6. Historic Men's Final: The 1998 Australian Open saw Petr Korda win his only Grand Slam title with a remarkable performance on January 31.

7. Agassi's Comeback: Andre Agassi completed a remarkable comeback story by winning the Australian Open on January 31, 1999.

8. Goran's Grand Slam Final: Goran Ivanišević reached a Grand Slam singles final in an Australian Open showdown on January 31, 1996.

9. Steffi Graf's Glory: Steffi Graf secured the Australian Open women's singles title on January 31, 1993, continuing her Grand Slam success.

10. Wozniacki's Moment: On January 31, 2018, Caroline Wozniacki ascended to world No. 1 after winning the Australian Open, marking a pivotal career achievement.

These records and achievements highlight memorable performances and milestones that occurred on January 31 in tennis history.

Here are some notable hockey records and milestones that have occurred on January 31 throughout history:

1. Gretzky's 50th Goal (1981): Wayne Gretzky scored his 50th goal in his 49th game, breaking the previous record for fastest to 50 goals.

2. Bobby Hull's 600th Goal (1972): Bobby Hull became one of the few players to reach 600 career goals.

3. Gordie Howe's 1000th Game (1960): Gordie Howe marked his 1000th NHL game on this date.

4. Orr's Hat Trick (1970): Bobby Orr, not typically known for scoring hat tricks, achieved one against the Buffalo Sabres.

5. Super Mario's 4 Goals (1997): Mario Lemieux scored four goals in a dominant performance for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

6. 1999 All-Star Game: The NHL All-Star Game saw Wayne Gretzky play his last All-Star matchup, ending an era with a stellar performance.

7. Brodeur's 100th Shutout (2008): Martin Brodeur reached the milestone of his 100th career shutout, showcasing his goaltending excellence.

8. First Outdoor NHL Game (2004): The NHL held its first-ever regular season outdoor game, setting a precedent for future events.

9. Phil Esposito's 550th Goal (1980): Phil Esposito scored his 550th career NHL goal, a testament to his enduring skills.

10. Jaromir Jagr's Career Shift (2011): Jaromir Jagr scored his 1600th career point, moving up the all-time leaderboards.

These milestones reflect key moments in hockey history that took place on January 31.

Here's a concise list of notable WWE events and records from January 31st over the years:

1. Royal Rumble 1999: Mankind (Mick Foley) and The Rock battled in an I Quit match, which ended controversially with a pre-recorded I Quit statement from Foley being played, cementing The Rock’s victory.

2. SmackDown 2003: Brock Lesnar won a 15-man Royal Rumble on SmackDown, earning him a shot to challenge Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XIX.

3. 2010 Royal Rumble: Edge made a surprise return from injury, entering the Royal Rumble match at number 29 and ultimately winning the event, last eliminating John Cena.

4. Raw 2011: The aftermath of the Royal Rumble saw Alberto Del Rio claiming his victory the night before, setting the stage for his WrestleMania main event challenge.

5. 2016: On the road to WrestleMania, AJ Styles made a notable Raw debut after entering WWE at that year's Royal Rumble, initiating his WWE career with substantial momentum.

6. NXT 2018: Johnny Gargano faced Andrade Cien Almas for the NXT Championship in a critically acclaimed match at NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia, further elevating NXT's profile with their storytelling and athleticism.

7. Royal Rumble 2021: Bianca Belair claimed victory in the women’s Royal Rumble, beginning her ascent to a headlining spot at WrestleMania, where she would wrestle for the SmackDown Women’s Championship.

8. 2000 Raw: The build-up to the WrestleMania 2000 saw Triple H and the McMahon-Helmsley Era dominating storylines, with The Rock and others attempting to disrupt their authority on this date.

9. 2005 SmackDown: John Cena and Batista continued their rising trajectories, solidifying their statuses as main event players ahead of their marquee matches at WrestleMania 21.

10. 1997 Raw: The Monday Night Wars were in full swing, and the episode featured key developments in the Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin rivalry, a pivotal storyline for both men.

These events provide a glimpse into WWE's history on January 31st, reflecting a blend of surprise returns, significant matches, and ongoing storyline evolutions.