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Disclaimer: The following are 5 interesting facts about January 31 in New York history, as generated by an AI language model. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, please note that some information may be incorrect or incomplete.

1. The first electric typewriter was patented in New York on January 31, 1874, by Christopher Latham Sholes.

2. The famous winter storm known as “The Great Blizzard of 1947” hit New York City on January 31, with temperatures dropping as low as -5°F (-21°C) and nearly 2 feet (60 cm) of snow falling in some areas.

3. On January 31, 1929, legendary singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone was born in Tryon, North Carolina. Simone’s career spanned several decades and included hits such as “Feeling Good” and “I Put A Spell On You.”

4. The Empire State Building was completed on January 31, 1931, becoming the tallest building in the world at the time. The landmark skyscraper remains a popular attraction in New York City to this day.

5. On January 31, 1917, Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare, leading to the sinking of several American ships and ultimately drawing the United States into World War I.