Historical Events
Al Capone Convicted
Gangster Al Capone is convicted on five of the 23 counts of tax evasion against him, later fined $50,000 and sentenced to 11 years in jail
Famous Birthdays
- Ed Biles, American football coach (College: Xavier 1962-68; NFL: Houston Oilers 1981-83), born in Reading, Ohio (d. 2020)
- Ien Dales, Dutch politician (Minister of Internal minister 1989-94), born in Arnhem, Netherlands (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
Thomas Edison (1847-1931)
American inventor (lightbulb, phonograph, motion picture camera), dies of diabetes complications at 84
Died in 1931 1931 Highlights
About October 18, 1931
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
