Sunday August 16, 1931: on this day

August 16, 1931 was the 228th day of the year 1931, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 16, 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 16, 1931, who was born and died on August 16, 1931, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 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 16th, 1931 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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

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August 16, 1931: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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August 16, 1931: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 1931 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on August 16, 1931?


Famous people born on August 16, 1931:

  • Georges Leroy

    Colombes journalist.

  • Eydie Gorme

    American singer.

  • Forrest Mars Jr
  • Gurnam Singh
  • Alessandro Mendini
  • Kakuichi Mimura

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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August 16, 1931: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 92 years 7 months old,

or 1111 months and 13 days old,

or 4832 weeks and 5 days old,

or 33829 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 1931.

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

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

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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August 16, 1931: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1931:

  • Giuseppe Donati
  • Bessie McCoy

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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August 16, 1931: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 1931:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944

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August 16, 1931: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 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 16, 1931: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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 16, 1931?

On August 16, 1931 the US President was Herbert Hoover (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1931?

On August 16, 1931 the UK Prime Minister was Ramsay MacDonald (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1931?

On August 16, 1931 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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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.

Sunday August 16, 1931