What happened on Monday January 05, 1931?

About January 5th, 1931, in brief:

  • Historical events: Adolf Hitler appointed Ernst Röhm as Stabschef (chief of staff) of the Sturmabteilung (SA), also known as the 'Storm Troopers', a pivotal moment in the Nazi Party's organizational structure.
  • Day of the week: January 5th, 1931 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright

More about January 5th, 1931? See below for more news and curiosities on January 5th, 1931.

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January 05, 1931: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 05, 1931:

  • Hitler Appoints Ernst Röhm as SA Chief of Staff Adolf Hitler appointed Ernst Röhm as Stabschef (chief of staff) of the Sturmabteilung (SA), also known as the 'Storm Troopers', a pivotal moment in the Nazi Party's organizational structure.
  • Birth of Alvin Ailey Alvin Ailey, a renowned African-American choreographer, activist, and founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, was born in Rogers, Texas, who would later become a transformative figure in modern dance.
  • Birth of Robert Duvall Robert Duvall, an acclaimed U.S. film and TV actor and filmmaker, was born in San Diego, who would go on to have a distinguished career in Hollywood with numerous award-winning performances.
  • First Woman to Purchase a Baseball Team Lucille Thomas made history by purchasing the Topeka franchise in the Western League, breaking gender barriers in professional sports ownership.
  • Supreme Court Case: O'Gorman & Young, Inc. v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co. The United States Supreme Court heard and decided the case of O'Gorman & Young, Inc. v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co., which likely involved insurance law and business regulations.

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January 05, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 05, 1931?


January 05, 1931 was a Monday and it was the 5th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1931 can also be written as 1/5/1931 in the US and as 5/1/1931 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1931 in January 1931 calendar

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Who was born on January 05, 1931?


Famous people born on January 05, 1931:

  • Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall

    Legendary American actor, director, and producer who won an Oscar for 'Tender Mercies' and received multiple nominations.

  • Gérard Defois

    French Catholic monsignor and academic who served as rector of the Catholic University of Lyon from 1984 to 1990.

  • Alvin Ailey

    Pioneering African American choreographer who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

  • Alfred Brendel

    Renowned Austrian classical pianist, poet, and author known for his exceptional interpretations of classical and romantic music.

  • Juan Goytisolo

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January 05, 1931: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

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January 05, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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January 05, 1931: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 05, 1931 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 January 05, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:58 pm and setting at 09:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 04, 1931 while the next full moon would come on Feb 03, 1931.

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How old is someone born on January 05, 1931?


Someone born on January 05, 1931 is:

94 years 5 months old,

or 1133 months and 1 day old,

or 4926 weeks and 4 days old,

or 34486 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 1931?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 05, 1931.

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Monday January 5, 1931