What happened on Thursday July 16, 1931?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1931:

• Catastrophic Huang He River Flood One of the most devastating natural disasters in recorded history occurred when the Huang He (Yellow) River in China experienced massive flooding, resulting in an unprecedented loss of human life. The flood killed between 850,000 and 4,000,000 people, making it the deadliest historic natural disaster of the 20th century. The extreme flooding was caused by prolonged heavy rainfall and inadequate river management, leading to widespread destruction across multiple provinces.
• German Banking Crisis Restrictions In response to the ongoing economic challenges of the Great Depression, German banks reopened with severe restrictions. Withdrawals were strictly limited, allowing only shopkeepers to access funds for payroll purposes. Additionally, foreign currency exchanges were prohibited, reflecting the government's attempts to stabilize the national financial system during a period of extreme economic uncertainty.
• Ethiopia's First Constitution Emperor Haile Selassie signed Ethiopia's inaugural constitution, marking a significant milestone in the country's political modernization. This constitutional document represented a pivotal moment in Ethiopia's transition towards a more structured system of governance, laying the groundwork for future political reforms and national development.
• Bomb Discovery at St. Peter's Basilica A potentially significant security incident occurred at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome when a bomb was discovered by a vigilant janitor. The explosive device was carefully moved to a nearby meadow, where it detonated at 2 AM on a Friday morning. The incident raised questions about security and potential threats to religious institutions during this tumultuous period.

Events in 1931

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1931

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1931

July 16, 1931 was a Thursday and it was the 197th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1931 can also be written as 7/16/1931 in the US and as 16/7/1931 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1931 in July 1931 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1931:

• Clive Cussler

  Clive Cussler was a renowned American adventure novelist famous for his bestselling Dirk Pitt series and his work in marine archaeology.

• Bernard Dimey

  Bernard Dimey was a prominent French literary figure who made significant contributions to poetry, novels, screenwriting, and songwriting...

• Caroline Blackwood

  Caroline Blackwood was a notable British writer renowned for her novels and memoirs, and famous for her marriages to prominent artists...

Famous people born in 1931

Famous people born on July 16th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 06:31 am and setting at 10:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 30, 1931 while the next full moon would come on Jul 29, 1931.

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Your place in the Universe on July 16, 1931

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Someone born on July 16, 1931 is:

93 years 9 months old,

or 1125 months and 28 days old,

or 4895 weeks and 6 days old,

or 34271 days old,

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

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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