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   Hikaru Hayashi, composer on this day in history.   

Oct 23   Diana Dors, [Fluck], Swindon England, actress (Berserk!, Steaming) on this day in history.   

Oct 24   In the year 1931 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   Murray Bisset, cricketer (S Afr)/Chief Justice of Rhodesia, dies in the year 1931.   

Oct 24   On this day in history sofiya Asgatovna Gubaydulina, composer   

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   In the year 1931 hank Garrett, Monticello NY, actor (Car 54 Where Are You)   

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

Oct 27   In the year 1931 david Bryant, English world champion bowler/tv-host   

Oct 29   Franco Interlenghi, Italian actor in the year 1931.   

Oct 29   Lefty Grove, A's pitcher who won 31 games, is named the AL's MVP on this day in history.   

Oct 29   Luciano Gallet, composer, dies at 38 on this day in history.   

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

Oct 31   Dan Rather, Wharton Tx, news anchor (CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes) on this day in history.   

Nov 01   Dupont introduces synthetic rubber in the year 1931.   

Nov 02   Arthur James Cook, union leader (coal miners), dies at 47 in the year 1931.   

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

Nov 03   1st commercially produced synthetic rubber manufactured in the year 1931.   

Nov 03   First commercially produced synthetic rubber manufactured in the year 1931.   

Nov 03   In the year 1931 rudolf W Canne, Fries playwright (Peaske), dies at 60   

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

Nov 04   On this day in history darla Hood, Leedey Okla, singer/actress (Little Rascals)   

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   In the year 1931 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   On this day in history gerald Humel, composer   

Nov 11   In the year 1931 cornerstones laid for Opera House & Veteran's Building   

Nov 12   Bob Crewe, rocker in the year 1931.   

Nov 12   In the year 1931 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 in the year 1931.   

Jan 01   In the year 1931 birth of siddig El Nigoumi, ceramicist   

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

Jan 04   In the year 1931 birth of adi Lady Lala Mara, First Lady of Fiji (d. 2004)   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of sir William Deane, Governor-General of Australia 1996-2001   

Jan 05   Alfred Brendel, Wiesenberg Moravia, Austrian pianist was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of alvin Ailey, choreographer (American Dance Theater)   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of robert Duvall, San Diego Calif, actor (Great Santini, Taxi Driver)   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 04   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

Jan 21   Felix Blumenfeld, composer, dies at 67 in the year 1931.   

Jan 22   On this day in history death of alma Rubens, American actress (b. 1897)