Page 12: Historical Events In 1931

Oct 21   Jim Parks, cricketer (England batsman-keeper in 46 Tests 1954-68) on this day in history.   

Oct 22   In the year 1931 hikaru Hayashi, composer   

Oct 23   In the year 1931 diana Dors, [Fluck], Swindon England, actress (Berserk!, Steaming)   

Oct 24   On this day in history gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years for tax evasion   

Oct 24   George Washington Bridge connecting NY to NJ opens in the year 1931.   

Oct 24   On this day in history murray Bisset, cricketer (S Afr)/Chief Justice of Rhodesia, dies   

Oct 24   Sofiya Asgatovna Gubaydulina, composer on this day in history.   

Oct 25   On this day in history annie Giradot, Paris France, actress (Gypsy, Jacko & Lise)   

Oct 26   On this day in history eugene O'Neill's "Mourning Becomes Electra," premieres in NYC   

Oct 26   Hank Garrett, Monticello NY, actor (Car 54 Where Are You) in the year 1931.   

Oct 27   Chuhei Numbu of Japan, sets then long jump record at 26' 2½" on this day in history.   

Oct 27   David Bryant, English world champion bowler/tv-host in the year 1931.   

Oct 29   In the year 1931 franco Interlenghi, Italian actor   

Oct 29   Lefty Grove, A's pitcher who won 31 games, is named the AL's MVP in the year 1931.   

Oct 29   On this day in history luciano Gallet, composer, dies at 38   

Oct 30   W2XB TV channel 1 in NYC, NY (NBC) begins broadcasting on this day in history.   

Oct 31   On this day in history dan Rather, Wharton Tx, news anchor (CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes)   

Nov 01   Dupont introduces synthetic rubber in the year 1931.   

Nov 02   In the year 1931 arthur James Cook, union leader (coal miners), dies at 47   

Nov 02   In the year 1931 warren, Dixon & Young's musical "Laugh Parade," premieres in NYC   

Nov 03   1st commercially produced synthetic rubber manufactured on this day in history.   

Nov 03   First commercially produced synthetic rubber manufactured on this day in history.   

Nov 03   Rudolf W Canne, Fries playwright (Peaske), dies at 60 on this day in history.   

Nov 04   Charles Buddy Bolden, US jazz musician, dies in the year 1931.   

Nov 04   Darla Hood, Leedey Okla, singer/actress (Little Rascals) in the year 1931.   

Nov 04   Jean Genet's "Judith," premieres in Paris in the year 1931.   

Nov 05   Ike Turner, Miss, AKA Mr Tina Turner!, guitarist (A Fool in Love) in the year 1931.   

Nov 06   On this day in history mike Nichols, [Peschowsky], director (Catch 22, Biloxi Blues)   

Nov 07   Chinese People's Republic proclaimed by Mao Tse Tung on this day in history.   

Nov 07   In the year 1931 gerald Humel, composer   

Nov 11   Cornerstones laid for Opera House & Veteran's Building in the year 1931.   

Nov 12   On this day in history bob Crewe, rocker   

Nov 12   On this day in history maple Leaf Gardens opens in Toronto   

Nov 13   Hattie Caraway (D-AK) appointed 1st US woman senator on this day in history.   

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Jan 01   Carel Brons, composer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 01   Siddig El Nigoumi, ceramicist was born in the year 1931.   

Jan 02   Toshiki Kaifu, premier of Japan (1989-91) was born in the year 1931.   

Jan 04   Adi Lady Lala Mara, First Lady of Fiji (d. 2004) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   In the year 1931 birth of sir William Deane, Governor-General of Australia 1996-2001   

Jan 05   Alfred Brendel, Wiesenberg Moravia, Austrian pianist was born in the year 1931.   

Jan 05   Alvin Ailey, choreographer (American Dance Theater) was born in the year 1931.   

Jan 05   Robert Duvall, San Diego Calif, actor (Great Santini, Taxi Driver) was born in the year 1931.   

Jan 01   In the year 1931 death of martinus Beijerinck, Dutch microbiologist and botanist (b. 1851)   

Jan 03   Joseph J C Joffre, French marshal, dies at 78 in the year 1931.   

Jan 04   In the year 1931 art Acord, western actor (Set Free, Spurs & Saddles), dies at 40   

Jan 09   In the year 1931 claude Anet [Jean Schopfer], French writer (La fille perdue), dies   

Jan 11   In the year 1931 oscar Fetras, composer, dies at 76   

Jan 14   William Ernst Johnson, British mathematician, dies in the year 1931.   

Jan 21   On this day in history felix Blumenfeld, composer, dies at 67   

Jan 22   Alma Rubens, American actress (b. 1897) died on this day in history.