What Happened on September 1, 1931

Historical Events

Baseball History

Future Baseball Hall of Fame 1st baseman Lou Gehrig hits his 3rd grand slam in 4 days & 6th homer in consecutive games in NY Yankees' 5-1 win v Boston Red Sox

Famous Birthdays

Boxcar Willie [Travis Martin], American soldier (USAF) and singer ("King of the Road"), born in Ellis County, Texas (d. 1999)
Cecil Parkinson, British politician (C), born in Carnforth, North Lancashire (d. 2016)
Matthew J. Rinaldo, American politician (Rep-R-NJ, 1973-93), born in Elizabeth, New Jersey (d. 2008)

Born in 1931 1931 Highlights