What Happened on December 31, 1911

Historical Events

Marie Curie's Second Nobel Prize

Marie Curie receives her second Nobel Prize, this time in Chemistry, for her work with radioactivity

Famous Birthdays

  • Dal Stivens, Australian novelist, born in Blayney, Australia (d. 1997)

About December 31, 1911

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn