What Happened on September 19, 1931

Historical Events

  • Japanese troops conquer Mukden, South Manchuria
  • Lefty Grove wins his 30th game of season over White Sox, 2-1

PGA Championship

PGA Championship Men's Golf, Wannamoisett CC: 20-year-old American Tom Creavy beats Denny Shute, 2 & 1 in the final for his lone major title

1931 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Brook Benton [Benjamin Franklin Peay], American soul vocalist ("It's Just a Matter of Time"; "Rainy Night in Georgia"), born in Lugoff, South Carolina (d. 1988)
  • Jean-Claude Carrière, French screenwriter and actor, collaborated with Luis Buñuel on screen plays (Belle de Jour, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie), born in Colombières-sur-Orb, France (d. 2021)
  • Raymond "Ray" Danton, American actor and director (Longest Day, Psychic Killer), born in New York City (d. 1992)
Born in 1931

Famous Deaths

  • David Starr Jordan, American biologist and founding president of Stanford University, dies at 90
1931 Highlights

About September 19, 1931

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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