What happened on Monday October 19, 1931?

Here's what happened on October 19, 1931:

• Canada Suspends Gold Standard On October 19, 1931, Canada officially suspended the gold standard, a significant monetary policy decision that marked a pivotal moment in the country's economic history. This move was part of a broader global trend during the Great Depression, where nations were abandoning the rigid gold-backed currency system in favor of more flexible monetary policies. By suspending the gold standard, Canada gained greater ability to manage its money supply and respond to the economic challenges of the time.

Events in 1931

October 19, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 19, 1931

Newspapers from Oct. 19, 1931

October 19, 1931 was a Monday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1931 can also be written as 10/19/1931 in the US and as 19/10/1931 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 1931 in October 1931 calendar

Famous people born on October 19, 1931:

• John Le Carre

  John le Carré was a renowned British novelist who revolutionized the spy genre with his complex, morally ambiguous espionage narratives.

• Manolo Escobar

  Manolo Escobar was a famous Spanish singer and actor who was a prominent figure in Spanish popular music during the mid-20th century.

Famous people born in 1931

Famous people born on October 19th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 19, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 19, 1931 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 October 19, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 02:27 pm and setting at 12:15 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 19, 1931

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Someone born on October 19, 1931 is:

93 years 6 months old,

or 1122 months and 25 days old,

or 4882 weeks and 2 days old,

or 34176 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 19, 1931?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 19, 1931.

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