What happened on Thursday March 31, 1932?

About March 31st, 1932, in brief:

  • Historical events: Ford Motor Company publicly introduced its V8 engine, marking a significant milestone in automotive technology. This engine was particularly notable for its affordable price point, which made high-performance automotive technology accessible to a broader range of consumers.
  • Day of the week: March 31st, 1932 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

More about March 31st, 1932? See below for more news and curiosities on March 31st, 1932.

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March 31, 1932: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 31, 1932:

  • Ford Unveils Affordable V8 Engine Ford Motor Company publicly introduced its V8 engine, marking a significant milestone in automotive technology. This engine was particularly notable for its affordable price point, which made high-performance automotive technology accessible to a broader range of consumers.
  • Nagisa Oshima Born Nagisa Oshima, an influential Japanese film director known for his avant-garde and politically charged cinema, was born on this date. Oshima would become a key figure in the Japanese New Wave film movement.
  • Ted Morgan Born Ted Morgan, a renowned French-born biographer and journalist, was born on this date. Morgan would go on to become a notable writer known for his insightful biographical works.
  • Godfrey Lawrence Cricket Profile Godfrey Lawrence was a South African fast bowler known for his remarkable performance, including an impressive 8-53 bowling record against New Zealand in 1961.
  • Mass Swan Mortality at Niagara Falls A tragic incident occurred where 150 wild swans died at Niagara Falls, highlighting potential environmental or ecological challenges in the region.

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March 31, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 31, 1932?


March 31, 1932 was a Thursday and it was the 91st day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1932 can also be written as 3/31/1932 in the US and as 31/3/1932 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1932 in March 1932 calendar

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Who was born on March 31, 1932?


Famous people born on March 31, 1932:

  • Nagisa Oshima

    Renowned Japanese film director known for avant-garde and politically provocative cinema, particularly from the Japanese New Wave movement.

  • John Jakes

    Prolific American novelist best known for historical fiction, particularly his Kent Family Chronicles and North and South trilogy.

  • Craig Kauffman

    Influential American artist and sculptor who pioneered the use of plastics in modern art, establishing a significant reputation in Los...

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March 31, 1932: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 31, 1932:

  • Henry Greffulhe
  • Eben Byers

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March 31, 1932: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 31, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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March 31, 1932: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 31, 1932 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 31, 1932 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 March 31, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 03:26 am and setting at 02:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 22, 1932 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1932.

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How old is someone born on March 31, 1932?


Someone born on March 31, 1932 is:

93 years and 23 days old,

or 1116 months and 23 days old,

or 4855 weeks and 6 days old,

or 33991 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 31, 1932?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 31, 1932.

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