Historical Events
- 18-year-old Ralph Samuelson rides world's 1st water skis (Minnesota)
- General strike in Italy against fascist violence
Famous Birthdays
Hank Bauer (1922-2007)
American baseball infielder, manager (8-time World Series champion; NY Yankees, Baltimore Orioles), born in East St. Louis, Illinois
- Lucy Killea, American Californian politician who supported pro-choice, born in San Antonio, Texas (d. 2017)
About July 31, 1922
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
