Historical Events
"Apex of Moronia"
Arkansas legislature passes motion to pray for soul of journalist H. L. Mencken, after he calls the state the "apex of moronia"
Hawke's Bay Earthquake
New Zealand's worst natural disaster, the Hawke's Bay earthquake, kills 256 and injures thousands, devastating Napier and the Hawke's Bay region
Famous Birthdays
- Charanjit Singh, Indian field hockey captain (Olympic gold 1964, silver 1960), born in Una, Himachal Pradesh, India (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- Hans Schardt, Swiss geologist, dies at 72
Died in 1931 1931 Highlights
About February 3, 1931
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide