What Happened on February 16, 1931

Historical Events

  • Extreme right wing politician Pehr Evind Svinhufvud becomes President of Finland

Famous Birthdays

  • Alfred Kolleritsch, Austrian poet and literary journalist, born in Eichfeld, Austria (d. 2020)
  • Bobby Collins, Scottish soccer midfielder (31 caps; Celtic, Everton, Leeds), born in Govanhill, Scotland (d. 2014)
  • Gamini Goonesena, Sri Lankan cricket leg-spinner (all-rounder for Ceylon, Notts), born in Colombo, Ceylon (d. 2011)
  • George E. Sangmeister, American politician (Rep-D-Illinois 1989-95), born in Frankfort, Illinois (d. 2007)
  • Ken Takakura [Goichi Oda], Japanese actor and singer (Black Rain, Story of Antarctic), born in Nakama, Fukuoka (d. 2014)

About February 16, 1931

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius