What happened on Monday October 26, 1931?

About October 26th, 1931, in brief:

  • Historical events: Eugene O'Neill's groundbreaking play 'Mourning Becomes Electra' premiered at the Guild Theatre in New York City. This complex, three-part tragedy is a modern adaptation of the Greek Oresteia myth, set in New England during the American Civil War era. The play explores themes of family dysfunction, psychological trauma, and generational guilt, showcasing O'Neill's mastery of psychological drama.
  • Day of the week: October 26th, 1931 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright

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October 26, 1931: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1931:

  • Eugene O'Neill's 'Mourning Becomes Electra' Premieres Eugene O'Neill's groundbreaking play 'Mourning Becomes Electra' premiered at the Guild Theatre in New York City. This complex, three-part tragedy is a modern adaptation of the Greek Oresteia myth, set in New England during the American Civil War era. The play explores themes of family dysfunction, psychological trauma, and generational guilt, showcasing O'Neill's mastery of psychological drama.
  • Birth of Baseball Owner Charles Comiskey Charles Comiskey, a significant figure in early professional baseball, was born. He was not only a team owner but also a former player and manager who played a crucial role in the development of the American League. Comiskey owned the Chicago White Sox and was a key figure during the early 20th-century baseball era.

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October 26, 1931: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was October 26, 1931?


October 26, 1931 was a Monday and it was the 299th day of the year 1931 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1931 can also be written as 10/26/1931 in the US and as 26/10/1931 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1931 in October 1931 calendar

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Who was born on October 26, 1931?


Famous people born on October 26, 1931:

  • Bernard Krief

    Prominent French business executive and marketing strategist who transformed advertising at Air France and founded his own consulting group,...

  • Michel Izard
  • Larry Lieber
  • Igor' Maslennikov

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October 26, 1931: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1931:

  • Charles Comiskey

    American baseball player and manager (b. 1859).

  • John Isaac Briquet

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October 26, 1931: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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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 26, 1931: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1931 is Goat and the associated element is Metal.

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October 26, 1931: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1931 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 26, 1931 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:53 pm and setting at 07:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 26, 1931 while the next full moon would come on Nov 25, 1931.

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How old is someone born on October 26, 1931?


Someone born on October 26, 1931 is:

93 years 5 months old,

or 1121 months and 28 days old,

or 4878 weeks and 2 days old,

or 34148 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1931?

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1931?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 26, 1931.

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