What Happened on March 31, 1923

Historical Events

  • First dance marathon in New York City; Alma Cummings sets record of 27 hours with 6 different partners
  • Occupying French soldiers fire on workers when surrounded at Krupp auto factory in Essen, Germany; 6 die, dozens wounded
  • Stanley Cup Final, Denman Arena, Vancouver, BC: Ottawa Senators (NHL) edge Edmonton Eskimos (WCHL), 1-0 for a 2-0 series sweep

Famous Birthdays

  • Bob Simmons, British actor and stuntman (James Bond films, 1962-85), born in Fulham England (d. 1987)
  • Don Barksdale, American basketball forward (Olympic gold 1948, NBA All-Star 1953), born in Oakland, CA (d. 1993)
  • Lawrie Miller, New Zealand cricket batsman (13 Tests), born in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand (d. 1996)

About March 31, 1923

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 101 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries