What Happened on March 31, 1909

Historical Events

Mahler Conducts NY Philharmonic

Gustav Mahler conducts New York Philharmonic for his 1st time

  • In a diplomatic note to Austria, Serbia recognizes the Bosnian annexation and promises to maintain friendly relations with Austria
  • National Baseball Commission rules players who jump contracts to be suspended for 5 years; players joining outlaw organizations suspended for 3 years

Famous Birthdays

  • Pieter "Piet" Jongeling, Dutch politician (GPV) and author of children's books (Scout: The Secret of the Swamp), born in Broeksterwâld, Netherlands (d. 1985)
  • Robert Brasillach, French author and journalist (editor in chief of the fascist weekly Je Suis Partout), born in Perpignan, France (d. 1945)

About March 31, 1909

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries