On this day: January 31
Published On: Jan 31 2013 12:08:38 AM CST
Updated On: Jan 31 2013 01:00:00 AM CST
The first Social Security check is issued, America launches its first satellite into orbit, McDonald's comes to Moscow, and "Avatar" hits the $2 billion mark, all on this day.
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