What happened on Wednesday March 11, 1931?

Here's what happened on March 11, 1931:

• Birth of Rupert Murdoch Rupert Murdoch, an influential Australian-born media entrepreneur, is born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He would go on to become one of the most powerful and controversial media moguls in the world, founding and controlling global media corporations like News Corporation and 21st Century Fox.
• Introduction of GTO Program in Soviet Union The Soviet Union introduces the 'Ready for Labour and Defence' (GTO) program, a comprehensive physical fitness and preparedness initiative designed to promote physical education, military readiness, and national fitness among citizens. This program became a significant part of Soviet social and physical culture.
• Chinese Cargo Liner Tragedy A devastating maritime disaster occurs when the Chinese cargo liner *Ta Chi* catches fire and sinks in the Yangtze River near Wusong. The incident results in the tragic loss of at least 300 lives, with approximately 200 survivors, highlighting the perilous conditions of maritime transport in early 20th century China.
• David Samanez Ocampo Becomes President of Peru David Samanez Ocampo assumes the presidency of Peru, marking a significant moment in the country's political history. His presidency would have been part of the complex political landscape of Peru during the early 20th century.

Events in 1931

March 11, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 11, 1931

Newspapers from Mar. 11, 1931

March 11, 1931 was a Wednesday and it was the 70th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1931 can also be written as 3/11/1931 in the US and as 11/3/1931 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 1931 in March 1931 calendar

Famous people born on March 11, 1931:

• Rupert Murdoch

  A global media mogul who transformed his family's small newspaper into a massive international media empire, owning over 80 publications and...

• Janosch

  A prolific German artist and children's book author who published over 100 books in nearly 30 languages by 1980, known for his distinctive...

• Marisa Del Frate

Famous people born in 1931

Famous people born on March 11th

Famous people died on March 11, 1931:

• F. W. Murnau

  German-american director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1888).

Famous people who died in 1931

Famous people who died on March 11th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 11, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 11, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 11, 1931 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 11, 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 March 11, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 01:49 am and setting at 11:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 04, 1931 while the next full moon would come on Apr 02, 1931.

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Your place in the Universe on March 11, 1931

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Someone born on March 11, 1931 is:

94 years 2 months old,

or 1130 months and 3 days old,

or 4914 weeks

or 34398 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 11, 1931?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 11, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 11, 1931.

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