What happened on Saturday August 31, 1935?

About August 31st, 1935, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Roosevelt signed the comprehensive Neutrality Act, which prohibited trade in military materials with warring countries and restricted US nationals from traveling on ships belonging to nations at war.
  • Day of the week: August 31st, 1935 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Raven directed by James McTeigue

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August 31, 1935: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 1935:

  • Neutrality Act Details President Roosevelt signed the comprehensive Neutrality Act, which prohibited trade in military materials with warring countries and restricted US nationals from traveling on ships belonging to nations at war.
  • United States Neutrality Act In response to growing international tensions involving Germany and Japan, the United States passed the first of its Neutrality Acts, signaling an attempt to maintain diplomatic distance from potential global conflicts.
  • Nazi Cultural Discrimination The Reichsmusikkammer (Reich Music Chamber) implemented a discriminatory policy banning non-Aryans from performing in German orchestras, representing another systematic step in Nazi Germany's racial persecution and cultural marginalization.
  • Economic Legislation President Roosevelt signed the Guffey Coal Act and the Revenue Act of 1935, significant legislative measures aimed at regulating the coal industry and revising the tax code to support economic recovery during the Great Depression.
  • Anna Karenina Film Premiere The historical drama film *Anna Karenina*, starring Greta Garbo and Fredric March, premiered at the Capitol Theatre in New York City, marking a significant cinematic adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's renowned novel.
  • Frank Robinson: Baseball MVP Frank Robinson, a notable baseball player and manager, who would later become a Most Valuable Player in both the National League (1961) and American League (1966), was recognized for his exceptional athletic achievements.
  • Soviet Labor Achievement Russian worker Aleksei Stachanov demonstrated extraordinary labor productivity by digging and harvesting 105 tons of cabbages in just 6 hours, exemplifying the Soviet work ethic and propaganda of exceptional individual achievement.
  • First National Skeet Championship The inaugural National Skeet Shooting Championship was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, marking a significant moment in the development of competitive shooting sports in the United States.

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August 31, 1935: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 31, 1935?


August 31, 1935 was a Saturday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1935 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1935 can also be written as 8/31/1935 in the US and as 31/8/1935 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1935 in August 1935 calendar

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Who was born on August 31, 1935?


Famous people born on August 31, 1935:

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Prominent Black Panther Party leader and influential civil rights activist who wrote the groundbreaking book 'Soul on Ice', challenging...

  • Frank Robinson

    Legendary Major League Baseball player who broke racial barriers as the first African American manager in MLB history, playing for teams...

  • John Phillips

    Founding member of the iconic 1960s folk-rock band The Mamas & the Papas, known for hits like 'California Dreamin''.

  • Sylvia Earle

    Renowned marine biologist, oceanographer, and explorer who has been a leading advocate for ocean conservation and marine research.

  • Jean-Claude Silbermann

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August 31, 1935: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 1935: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1935 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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August 31, 1935: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 1935 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 1935 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 August 31, 1935 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:50 am and setting at 08:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1935 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1935.

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How old is someone born on August 31, 1935?


Someone born on August 31, 1935 is:

89 years 8 months old,

or 1076 months and 3 days old,

or 4679 weeks

or 32753 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1935?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 31, 1935.

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