What happened on Wednesday September 16, 1931?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1931:

• Mukden Incident: Japan's Invasion of Manchuria Japan staged the Mukden Incident, a false flag operation that served as a pretext for the invasion and occupation of Manchuria. This event marked a significant escalation of Japanese imperial ambitions in East Asia and was a precursor to broader conflicts in World War II.
• Execution of Omar Mukhtar, Libyan Resistance Leader Omar Mukhtar, a prominent Libyan resistance fighter against Italian colonial rule, was executed by hanging. Known as the 'Lion of the Desert', Mukhtar led the Libyan resistance against Italian occupation for over two decades, symbolizing the struggle for national liberation.
• Tragic Death of Geli Raubal Geli Raubal, Adolf Hitler's half-niece and rumored romantic interest, died by suicide in Hitler's Munich apartment. Her death was a deeply personal and controversial event in Hitler's life, reflecting complex psychological dynamics.
• Collingwood Manor Massacre A significant gangland killing occurred in Detroit, involving the contract killing of three members of The Purple Gang at the Collingwood Manor Apartments, orchestrated by Ray Bernstein.
• Blimp Moored to Empire State Building A blimp was moored to the newly constructed Empire State Building, demonstrating the era's fascination with aviation and innovative engineering achievements.
• St. Louis Cardinals Win National League Championship The St. Louis Cardinals secured their National League championship with a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, continuing their successful baseball season.
• Texas Senate Criticizes Huey Long The Texas Senate passed a resolution denouncing Louisiana Governor Huey Long as a 'consummate liar', highlighting the political tensions and personal conflicts of the era.
• Invergordon Mutiny Concludes The Invergordon Mutiny ended after the British government made concessions to naval personnel, marking a significant moment of labor unrest in the British Royal Navy.

Events in 1931

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

Magazines from Sep. 16, 1931

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1931

September 16, 1931 was a Wednesday and it was the 259th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1931 can also be written as 9/16/1931 in the US and as 16/9/1931 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1931 in September 1931 calendar

Famous people born on September 16, 1931:

• Jan Johansson

  Renowned Swedish jazz pianist known for his innovative interpretations of traditional Swedish folk music and significant contributions to...

• Little Littlefield

  American rhythm and blues and boogie-woogie pianist who became a teenage pop sensation in 1949, popularizing the triplet piano style with...

Famous people born in 1931

Famous people born on September 16th

Famous people died on September 16, 1931:

• Omar Mukhtar

  Libyan theorist and educator (b. 1862).

• Juan Domingo Brown

Famous people who died in 1931

Famous people who died on September 16th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 12:09 pm and setting at 10:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 28, 1931 while the next full moon would come on Sep 26, 1931.

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Someone born on September 16, 1931 is:

93 years 7 months old,

or 1123 months and 7 days old,

or 4884 weeks

or 34188 days old,

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

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

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