What happened on Tuesday January 20, 1931?

About January 20th, 1931, in brief:

  • Historical events: U.S. President Herbert Hoover publicly disclosed the findings of the Wickersham Commission, a comprehensive study on the enforcement of Prohibition. The report concluded that while the Eighteenth Amendment should not be repealed, its current enforcement mechanisms were fundamentally inadequate, highlighting the growing tensions surrounding the nationwide alcohol ban.
  • Day of the week: January 20th, 1931 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright

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January 20, 1931: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1931:

  • Wickersham Commission Report on Prohibition Released U.S. President Herbert Hoover publicly disclosed the findings of the Wickersham Commission, a comprehensive study on the enforcement of Prohibition. The report concluded that while the Eighteenth Amendment should not be repealed, its current enforcement mechanisms were fundamentally inadequate, highlighting the growing tensions surrounding the nationwide alcohol ban.
  • David Lee: Notable American Physicist David Lee, a distinguished American physicist who would later become a Nobel Prize laureate, was recognized for his significant contributions to scientific research. His work likely advanced understanding in his specific field of physics.
  • German Film '1914' Premieres The German film '1914', a cinematic exploration of World War I, was released in theaters. This film likely represented an artistic reflection on the traumatic experiences of the Great War, contributing to the cultural discourse surrounding the conflict's memory and impact.

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January 20, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 20, 1931?


January 20, 1931 was a Tuesday and it was the 20th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1931 can also be written as 1/20/1931 in the US and as 20/1/1931 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1931 in January 1931 calendar

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Who was born on January 20, 1931?


Famous people born on January 20, 1931:

  • David Lee

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  • Harry Ewing Baron Ewing of Kirkford

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January 20, 1931: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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January 20, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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January 20, 1931: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 1931 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 January 20, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:42 am and setting at 07:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 04, 1931 while the next full moon would come on Feb 03, 1931.

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How old is someone born on January 20, 1931?


Someone born on January 20, 1931 is:

94 years 3 months old,

or 1131 months and 3 days old,

or 4918 weeks and 1 day old,

or 34427 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 1931?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 20, 1931.

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