Page 12: Historical Events In 1931

Oct 21   Jim Parks, cricketer (England batsman-keeper in 46 Tests 1954-68) in the year 1931.   

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   In the year 1931 murray Bisset, cricketer (S Afr)/Chief Justice of Rhodesia, dies   

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

Oct 25   Annie Giradot, Paris France, actress (Gypsy, Jacko & Lise) in the year 1931.   

Oct 26   In the year 1931 eugene O'Neill's "Mourning Becomes Electra," premieres in NYC   

Oct 26   Hank Garrett, Monticello NY, actor (Car 54 Where Are You) on this day in history.   

Oct 27   In the year 1931 chuhei Numbu of Japan, sets then long jump record at 26' 2½"   

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

Oct 29   Franco Interlenghi, Italian actor on this day in history.   

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

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 in the year 1931.   

Oct 31   Dan Rather, Wharton Tx, news anchor (CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes) in the year 1931.   

Nov 01   Dupont introduces synthetic rubber on this day in history.   

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

Nov 02   Warren, Dixon & Young's musical "Laugh Parade," premieres in NYC on this day in history.   

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

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

Nov 03   On this day in history rudolf W Canne, Fries playwright (Peaske), dies at 60   

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   In the year 1931 jean Genet's "Judith," premieres in Paris   

Nov 05   On this day in history ike Turner, Miss, AKA Mr Tina Turner!, guitarist (A Fool in Love)   

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 in the year 1931.   

Nov 07   Gerald Humel, composer in the year 1931.   

Nov 11   Cornerstones laid for Opera House & Veteran's Building on this day in history.   

Nov 12   On this day in history bob Crewe, rocker   

Nov 12   Maple Leaf Gardens opens in Toronto on this day in history.   

Nov 13   On this day in history hattie Caraway (D-AK) appointed 1st US woman senator   

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Jan 01   On this day in history birth of carel Brons, composer   

Jan 01   Siddig El Nigoumi, ceramicist was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of adi Lady Lala Mara, First Lady of Fiji (d. 2004)   

Jan 04   Sir William Deane, Governor-General of Australia 1996-2001 was born in the year 1931.   

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

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 01   Martinus Beijerinck, Dutch microbiologist and botanist (b. 1851) died in the year 1931.   

Jan 03   On this day in history joseph J C Joffre, French marshal, dies at 78   

Jan 04   On this day in history art Acord, western actor (Set Free, Spurs & Saddles), dies at 40   

Jan 09   Claude Anet [Jean Schopfer], French writer (La fille perdue), dies in the year 1931.   

Jan 11   Oscar Fetras, composer, dies at 76 in the year 1931.   

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

Jan 21   Felix Blumenfeld, composer, dies at 67 on this day in history.   

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