What happened on Saturday August 15, 1931?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1931:

• Roy Wilkins Joins NAACP Leadership Roy Wilkins became the Assistant Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), a pivotal civil rights organization. His appointment would later contribute significantly to the advancement of African American civil rights during a critical period of racial segregation and social transformation in the United States.
• Birth of Saudi Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was born, a member of the Saudi royal family who would later play a role in the political landscape of Saudi Arabia. As a prince and politician, he was part of the influential Al Saud dynasty that has shaped the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Record-Breaking Canoe Journey Ernest Lassy completed an extraordinary canoe journey spanning 6,102 miles without making port, demonstrating remarkable endurance, navigation skills, and adventurous spirit. This achievement represents a significant milestone in exploration and long-distance water travel.
• Spakenburg Soccer Team Established The Spakenburg soccer team was founded in the Netherlands, representing a local sporting initiative in Dutch football culture. This local team formation contributes to the rich grassroots soccer tradition in the Netherlands.

Events in 1931

August 15, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1931

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1931

August 15, 1931 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1931 can also be written as 8/15/1931 in the US and as 15/8/1931 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1931 in August 1931 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1931:

• Richard Heck

  Renowned American chemist and Nobel Prize laureate in academic chemistry who made significant contributions to organic synthesis.

• Frederic Raphael

  Accomplished writer known for his literary works and screenwriting.

• Janice Rule

  American actress known for her roles in film and television who later transitioned to becoming a psychotherapist after her acting career.

• Republic of the Congo
• Charlotte Zwerin
• Talal bin Abd al-Aziz Al Sa'ud
• Kushal Pal Singh

Famous people born in 1931

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1931:

• Aldo Canepa

Famous people who died in 1931

Famous people who died on August 15th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1931 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 09:34 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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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1931

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Someone born on August 15, 1931 is:

93 years 8 months old,

or 1124 months and 29 days old,

or 4891 weeks and 4 days old,

or 34241 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1931?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 15, 1931.

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