What happened on Thursday September 03, 1931?

Here's what happened on September 03, 1931:

• Britain and France Declare War on Nazi Germany In a pivotal moment of World War II, Great Britain and France officially declared war on Nazi Germany in response to its invasion of Poland on September 1st, 1939. This declaration marked the formal beginning of World War II in Europe, signaling the start of a global conflict that would dramatically reshape world history.
• Frederick Douglass Escapes Slavery Anti-slavery leader Frederick Douglass courageously began his escape from slavery by boarding a train in Baltimore, cleverly disguised as a sailor. He strategically traveled to Wilmington, Delaware, where he boarded a steamboat to the free city of Philadelphia. From there, he took a train to New York City, ultimately finding safety and protection within the Underground Railroad network, a critical system that helped enslaved individuals seek freedom.
• The New York Sun Launches Penny Press Era The New York Sun newspaper made its first appearance, pioneering the 'penny press' model of inexpensive newspapers sold on city sidewalks by newspaper boys. The publication distinguished itself by focusing on human interest stories and sensationalist reporting. By 1836, it had become the largest selling newspaper in America, with a remarkable circulation of 30,000, revolutionizing mass media and public information dissemination.

Events in 1931

September 03, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 03, 1931

Newspapers from Sep. 03, 1931

September 03, 1931 was a Thursday and it was the 246th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 03, 1931 can also be written as 9/3/1931 in the US and as 3/9/1931 in UK and Europe.

September 03, 1931 in September 1931 calendar

Famous people born on September 03, 1931:

• Albert DeSalvo

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• Paulo Maluf

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• Samir Amin
• Michael E. Fisher
• Dick Motta
• Giuseppe Calò

Famous people born in 1931

Famous people born on September 3rd

Famous people died on September 03, 1931:

• David Dunlop
• Franz Schalk

Famous people who died in 1931

Famous people who died on September 3rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 03, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 03, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 03, 1931 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 03, 1931 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on September 03, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 01:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 28, 1931 while the next full moon would come on Sep 26, 1931.

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Your place in the Universe on September 03, 1931

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Someone born on September 03, 1931 is:

93 years 7 months old,

or 1123 months and 20 days old,

or 4885 weeks and 6 days old,

or 34201 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 03, 1931?

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 03, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 03, 1931.

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