What happened on Wednesday October 21, 1931?

Here's what happened on October 21, 1931:

• National Tribute to Thomas Edison On the day of Thomas Edison's funeral, a nationwide moment of remembrance was organized across the United States. At 10:00 p.m. Eastern time, Americans were asked to turn off the lights in their homes for one minute to honor the legendary inventor. Many city governments participated by extinguishing streetlights, creating a symbolic darkness to mourn the passing of one of America's most significant technological innovators.
• Sakurakai Coup Attempt in Imperial Japan The Sakurakai, a secret ultranationalist society within the Imperial Japanese Army, attempted a failed coup d'état aimed at overthrowing the civilian government and pushing Japan towards a more militaristic path. This event was part of the growing nationalist and expansionist sentiment in Japan during the early 1930s, reflecting the increasing political tensions and military influence in the country.

Events in 1931

October 21, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 21, 1931

Newspapers from Oct. 21, 1931

October 21, 1931 was a Wednesday and it was the 294th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1931 can also be written as 10/21/1931 in the US and as 21/10/1931 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1931 in October 1931 calendar

Famous people born on October 21, 1931:

• Shammi Kapoor

  Legendary Indian actor and filmmaker known as the 'Elvis of Bollywood', who revolutionized dance and style in Hindi cinema during the 1950s...

• Mickey Mantle

  Legendary New York Yankees baseball player, considered one of the greatest switch hitters in MLB history and a key figure in baseball's...

• Nicole Courcel

  French actress who was prominent in cinema and television from the late 1940s to early 2000s, known for her roles in French films and TV...

Famous people born in 1931

Famous people born on October 21st

Famous people died on October 21, 1931:

• Arthur Schnitzler

  Austrian playwright and author (d. 1931).

• Barbecue Bob
• Constantin von Economo
• Silvio Spaventa Filippi
• John Whitridge Williams

Famous people who died in 1931

Famous people who died on October 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

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October 21, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 21, 1931 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 21, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 03:15 pm and setting at 02:20 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 21, 1931

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Someone born on October 21, 1931 is:

93 years 6 months old,

or 1122 months and 23 days old,

or 4882 weeks

or 34174 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 1931?

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 21, 1931.

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