Historical Events
- Nazi Riechskommissar of the Netherlands Arthur Seyss-Inquart bans homosexuals
Famous Birthdays
- Stanley Jaffe, American producer (Fatal Attraction), born in New Rochelle, New York
Famous Weddings
Loretta Young
Actress Loretta Young (27) weds advertising executive Tom Lewis at the chapel of St. Paul's Church in Westwood
Famous Deaths
- Whitey Krakow [or Krakower], American gangster and hitman (Murder Inc), murdered by "Bugsy" Siegel
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About July 31, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
