What happened on Wednesday April 08, 1931?

Here's what happened on April 08, 1931:

• Amelia Earhart Sets Altitude Record Pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart set a remarkable world altitude record of 18,415 feet (5,613 m) by flying a Pitcairn PCA-2 autogyro near Philadelphia. This achievement highlighted her ongoing contributions to aviation and women's advancement in a male-dominated field.
• German Diplomatic Visit to Britain Planned German Chancellor Heinrich Brüning and Foreign Minister Julius Curtius accepted an invitation to visit Britain in June, signaling diplomatic efforts to maintain international relations during the challenging political climate of the early 1930s.
• Shostakovich's Ballet 'The Bolt' Premieres Dmitri Shostakovich's innovative ballet 'The Bolt' premiered in Leningrad, representing an important moment in Soviet performing arts. The ballet was a significant work that reflected the artistic and political climate of the early Soviet period.
• Death of Erik Axel Karlfeldt, Swedish Nobel Laureate Erik Axel Karlfeldt, a renowned Swedish poet and writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, passed away. Born in 1864, Karlfeldt was a significant figure in Swedish literary history, known for his lyrical poetry that often celebrated rural Swedish life and landscapes.
• White Horse Inn Opens in London The historic White Horse Inn, a notable establishment in London's hospitality scene, opened its doors. This venue would likely become a significant social and cultural gathering place in the city.

Events in 1931

April 08, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 08, 1931

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 1931

April 08, 1931 was a Wednesday and it was the 98th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1931 can also be written as 4/8/1931 in the US and as 8/4/1931 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1931 in April 1931 calendar

Famous people born on April 08, 1931:

• John Gavin

  John Gavin was a prominent Hispanic-American actor and diplomat known for his roles in classic films like 'Spartacus' and 'Romanoff and...

• Daniel Ellsberg

  Daniel Ellsberg is a famous whistleblower and activist known for releasing the Pentagon Papers in 1971, which revealed secret US military...

• Donald Barthelme

  Donald Barthelme was an influential postmodern American short story writer and novelist known for his experimental and innovative literary...

• Ted Kotcheff

  Ted Kotcheff is a Canadian film, television, and stage director known for directing films like 'First Blood' and 'The Apprenticeship of...

• Christine Fabréga

Famous people born in 1931

Famous people born on April 8th

Famous people died on April 08, 1931:

• Erik Axel Karlfeldt

  Swedish poet nobel prize laureate (b. 1864).

Famous people who died in 1931

Famous people who died on April 8th

April 08, 1931: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1931 was Somebody Loves You by Ted Lewis & His Band, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. Ted Lewis & His Band - Somebody Loves You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 1931 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:39 am and setting at 10:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1931 while the next full moon would come on May 02, 1931.

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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 1931

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Someone born on April 08, 1931 is:

94 years 1 month old,

or 1129 months and 6 days old,

or 4910 weeks

or 34370 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1931?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 08, 1931.

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