What Happened on December 11, 1931

Historical Events

  • Japan leaves the Gold Standard
  • Statute of Westminster gives complete legislative independence to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland (Free State), and Newfoundland (not then part of Canada)

Famous Birthdays

  • Anne Heywood [Violet Pretty], British actress (The Fox) and "Miss Great Britain (1950), born in Handsworth, Birmingham, England
  • Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, Indian leader of the Rajneesh movement, born in Kuchwada Village, Raisen district, Bhopal State, British India (d. 1990)

Rita Moreno (92 years old)

Puerto Rican singer, dancer and actress (West Side Story), born in Humacao, Puerto Rico


About December 11, 1931

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius