January 31
Events
- 1831 – The Bank of Pensacola is incorporated.
- 1970 – Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr., in Pensacola to receive a "Man of the Year" award, is refused a drink by Torch Lounge owner Jack Horne because of his race.<ref>Earnest N. Bracey. Daniel "Chappie" James. McFarland, 2003.
- 1986 - The first annual Heavy Metal Mardi Gras, featuring live music by Kix, Slasher, and Anyone's Daughter is held at the municipal auditorium.