Saturday August 15, 1931: on this day

August 15, 1931 was the 227th day of the year 1931, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 15, 1931 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 15, 1931, who was born and died on August 15, 1931, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1931, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Street Scene, directed by King Vidor), TV series (e.g. The Television Ghost) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1931 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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

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August 15, 1931: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1931:

  • Roy wilkins joined naacp as assistant secretary
  • Spakenburg soccer team forms
  • Ernest lassy completes longest canoe journey without port (6,102 miles).

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


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1931 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1931: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1931 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on August 15, 1931?


Famous people born on August 15, 1931:

  • Madeleyn Brent

    Madeleyn Brent was a British novelist known for her historical fiction, including the 'Poldark' series.

  • Richard F. Heck

    American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2015).

  • Janice Rule

    American actress married to actor ben gazzarra.

  • Ernest C. Brace

    American captain and pilot (d. 2014).

  • Paul McDowell

    English screenwriter and actor.

  • Frederic Raphael

    Writer.

  • Janice Rule in Norwood

    Ohio, usa; actress (alvarez kelly, doctor's wife).

  • Mario Kuri-Aldana

    Composer.

  • Republic of the Congo
  • Charlotte Zwerin
  • Roberto Massi
  • Talal bin Abd al-Aziz Al Sa'ud
  • Haytham al-Maleh
  • Wera Nepy
  • Kushal Pal Singh
  • Arnaldo Novelletto

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1931: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 92 years 8 months old,

or 1112 months and 5 days old,

or 4836 weeks

or 33852 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 1931.

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

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

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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August 15, 1931: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1931:

  • Ladislaus Bortkiewicz

    A Polish mathematician known for his work in probability theory and mathematical statistics.

  • Khalil Jibran

    Lebanese poet and writer known for his nationalist and romantic poetry.

  • Nigar Shikhlinskaya

    Azerbaijani wwi nurse (born ca.

  • Aldo Canepa

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lancer Sharma

    Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Rahi Masoom Reza

    Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th

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August 15, 1931: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1931:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day

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August 15, 1931: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1931 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Street Scene

Street Scene

Release year: 1931

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Sylvia Sidney, William Collier Jr., Estelle Taylor, Beulah Bondi

Country: United States of America

Law of the Rio Grande

Law of the Rio Grande

Release year: 1931

Directed by: Forrest Sheldon

Starring: Bob Custer, Betty Mack, Carlton S. King, Nelson McDowell

Sporting Blood

Sporting Blood

Release year: 1931

Directed by: Charles Brabin

Starring: Clark Gable, Ernest Torrence, Madge Evans, Lew Cody

The Mystery Train

The Mystery Train

Release year: 1931

Directed by: Phil Whitman

Starring: Hedda Hopper, Marceline Day, Nick Stuart, Bryant Washburn

East of Borneo

East of Borneo

Release year: 1931

Directed by: George Melford

Starring: Rose Hobart, Charles Bickford, Georges Renavent, Lupita Tovar

August 15, 1931: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 1931 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Television Ghost

The Television Ghost

Release year: 1931

Starring: George Kelting

Country: United States of America

Television Today

Television Today

Release year: 1931

Starring: Charles E. Butterfield

Country: United States of America

Dick & Larry

Dick & Larry

Release year: 1931

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1931?

On August 15, 1931 the US President was Herbert Hoover (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1931?

On August 15, 1931 the UK Prime Minister was Ramsay MacDonald (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1931?

On August 15, 1931 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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What happened in 1931?

1931 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 1st fireworks are held at Cleveland Stadium
  • 1st trailside museum opens in Cleveland Metroparks
  • Juan Esteban Montero becomes President of Chile

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What was the calendar for August 1931?

August 1931 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1931 calendar looked like.

Saturday August 15, 1931