What happened on Friday July 24, 1931?

About July 24th, 1931, in brief:

  • Historical events: King Alfonso XIII of Spain abdicated while living in exile in Fontainebleau, France. He passed the right to the throne to his third son, 18-year-old Don Juan de Borbón, marking a significant moment in Spanish royal history.
  • Day of the week: July 24th, 1931 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright

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July 24, 1931: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 1931:

  • Spanish King Alfonso XIII Abdicates King Alfonso XIII of Spain abdicated while living in exile in Fontainebleau, France. He passed the right to the throne to his third son, 18-year-old Don Juan de Borbón, marking a significant moment in Spanish royal history.
  • Paavo Nurmi Sets 2-Mile World Record In Helsinki, legendary Finnish athlete Paavo Nurmi, known as the 'Flying Finn', set a remarkable world record by running two miles in 8 minutes and 59.6 seconds, showcasing his extraordinary athletic prowess.
  • Deadly Nursing Home Fire in Pittsburgh A tragic fire at an elderly care home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania resulted in the devastating loss of 48 lives, highlighting the critical need for improved fire safety standards in residential care facilities.
  • Premiere of 'The Flower of Hawaii' The Paul Abraham operetta 'The Flower of Hawaii' made its debut at the Neues Theater in Leipzig, contributing to the vibrant European musical theater scene of the early 1930s.

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July 24, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 24, 1931?


July 24, 1931 was a Friday and it was the 205th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1931 can also be written as 7/24/1931 in the US and as 24/7/1931 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 24, 1931?


Famous people born on July 24, 1931:

  • Ermanno Olmi
    Ermanno Olmi

    Renowned Italian film director known for his neorealist documentaries and feature films, who significantly influenced Italian cinema in the...

  • Eric Tabarly

    Legendary French sailor who revolutionized offshore sailing and became a national hero in France for his extraordinary maritime...

  • Mario Tronti
  • Aldo Braga

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July 24, 1931: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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July 24, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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July 24, 1931: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 24, 1931 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 24, 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 24, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:32 pm and setting at 01:35 am.

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

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How old is someone born on July 24, 1931?


Someone born on July 24, 1931 is:

93 years 9 months old,

or 1125 months and 20 days old,

or 4894 weeks and 5 days old,

or 34263 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 24, 1931?

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 24, 1931.

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