What happened on Sunday August 16, 1931?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1931:

• Train Collision in Leoben, Austria On August 16, 1931, a tragic train collision occurred near the town of Leoben in Austria, resulting in the loss of 13 lives. The accident highlighted the safety challenges in railway transportation during the early 20th century and prompted investigations into rail safety protocols.
• Birth of Betsy von Furstenberg On August 16, 1931, Betsy von Furstenberg was born in Arnsberg, Germany. She would later become a notable German-born American stage and television actress, contributing to the entertainment industry in the mid-20th century. Her career spanned multiple decades, bridging European and American performing arts.

Events in 1931

August 16, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1931

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1931

August 16, 1931 was a Sunday and it was the 228th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1931 can also be written as 8/16/1931 in the US and as 16/8/1931 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1931 in August 1931 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 1931:

• Eydie Gorme

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• Forrest Mars Jr
• Alessandro Mendini

Famous people born in 1931

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 1931:

• Giuseppe Donati
• Bessie McCoy

Famous people who died in 1931

Famous people who died on August 16th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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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 16, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1931 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:21 am and setting at 09:59 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 16, 1931

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Someone born on August 16, 1931 is:

93 years 8 months old,

or 1124 months and 27 days old,

or 4891 weeks and 2 days old,

or 34239 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1931?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 16, 1931.

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