What happened on Sunday August 09, 1931?

About August 9th, 1931, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 9, 1931, a referendum seeking to dissolve the Prussian Landtag (state parliament) was unsuccessful. The referendum required a 50% voter turnout to pass, but only 37.1% of eligible voters participated, rendering the initiative invalid. This event highlights the political tensions and low civic engagement in Germany during the tumultuous Weimar Republic period.
  • Day of the week: August 9th, 1931 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright

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August 09, 1931: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 09, 1931:

  • Prussian Landtag Referendum Fails On August 9, 1931, a referendum seeking to dissolve the Prussian Landtag (state parliament) was unsuccessful. The referendum required a 50% voter turnout to pass, but only 37.1% of eligible voters participated, rendering the initiative invalid. This event highlights the political tensions and low civic engagement in Germany during the tumultuous Weimar Republic period.
  • Deadly Communist Riots in Berlin During the Prussian referendum campaign, violent Communist-backed riots erupted in Berlin, resulting in sixteen fatalities. These riots underscored the intense political polarization and social unrest in Germany during the early 1930s, preceding the rise of Nazi power.
  • Mário Zagallo: Brazilian Football Legend Mário Zagallo is a renowned Brazilian football player and coach, widely recognized as one of the most successful figures in football history. He is the only person to have won the FIFA World Cup as both a player and a coach, achieving this remarkable feat with Brazil's national team.

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August 09, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 09, 1931?


August 09, 1931 was a Sunday and it was the 221st day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1931 can also be written as 8/9/1931 in the US and as 9/8/1931 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 09, 1931?


Famous people born on August 09, 1931:

  • Mário Zagallo

    Legendary Brazilian football player and coach who won multiple World Cups, considered one of the most successful coaches in football...

  • Roger Penrose

    Renowned mathematical physicist known for groundbreaking work in general relativity, quantum mechanics, and mathematical physics.

  • Paula Kent Meehan

    Pioneering American businesswoman who co-founded Redken, a revolutionary hair care and cosmetics company.

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August 09, 1931: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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August 09, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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August 09, 1931: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1931 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 12:55 am and setting at 06:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1931 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1931.

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How old is someone born on August 09, 1931?


Someone born on August 09, 1931 is:

93 years 9 months old,

or 1125 months and 5 days old,

or 4892 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34247 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1931?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 09, 1931.

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