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What Happened in 1931

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Historical Highlights of 1931

  • The Great Depression Worsens – Unemployment and economic struggles intensified worldwide.

  • Empire State Building Opens (May 1) – The tallest building at the time was officially inaugurated in New York City.

  • Commonwealth of Nations Established (December 11) – The Statute of Westminster gave legislative independence to former British colonies like Canada and Australia.

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Pop Culture & Fun Facts from 1931

  • Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights Released (January 30) – One of his greatest silent films.

  • Dracula and Frankenstein Premiere – Universal Pictures’ horror classics featuring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff.

  • Nevada Legalizes Gambling (March 19) – Paving the way for Las Vegas to become a gambling hub.

  • The Star-Spangled Banner Becomes the U.S. National Anthem (March 3) – Officially recognized by Congress.

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Science & Inventions of 1931

  • Electron Microscope Invented – German physicist Ernst Ruska and Max Knoll developed the first prototype.

  • First Modern Electric Razor – Jacob Schick patented the dry electric shaver.

  • Yellowstone’s Old Faithful Inn Burns Down (August 17) – A major fire destroyed part of the historic landmark.

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Sports Highlights of 1931

  • Babe Ruth Hits 600th Career Home Run (August 21) – Strengthening his legendary baseball status.

  • Gene Sarazen Wins The Open Championship – A major victory in golf.

Top Songs of 1931

  • Minnie the Moocher – Cab Calloway & His Orchestra

  • Dream a Little Dream of Me – Wayne King & His Orchestra

  • All of Me – Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

  • Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? – Bing Crosby

  • Goodnight, Sweetheart – Ruth Etting

  • Just One More Chance – Bing Crosby

  • Out of Nowhere – Bing Crosby

  • Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries – Rudy Vallée & His Connecticut Yankees

  • Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams – Russ Columbo

  • I Found a Million Dollar Baby (In a Five and Ten Cent Store) – Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians

Top Movies of 1931

  • Dracula – Starring Bela Lugosi

  • Frankenstein – Starring Boris Karloff

  • City Lights – Charlie Chaplin’s silent masterpiece

  • Mata Hari – Starring Greta Garbo

  • The Public Enemy – Starring James Cagney

  • Little Caesar – Featuring Edward G. Robinson

  • Cimarron – Winner of the Best Picture Oscar

  • Monkey Business – A Marx Brothers classic

  • Skippy – A popular family film starring Jackie Cooper

  • The Champ – An emotional drama starring Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper

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