What Happened on March 31, 1932

Historical Events

  • 150 wild swans die in Niagara Falls
  • Ford publicly unveils its V-8 engine

Famous Birthdays

  • Godfrey Lawrence, South African cricket fast bowler (5 Tests, 8-53 v NZ 1961), born in Salisbury, Rhodesia
  • John Jakes, American writer (North and South; Sir Scoundrel; Great Women Reporters), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2023)
  • Nagisa Oshima, Japanese film director (Town of Love & Hope), born in Kyoto, Japan (d. 2013)

About March 31, 1932

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 92 years and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries