What Happened on April 2, 1931

Historical Events

Girl Strikes Out Ruth, Gehrig

17-year old girl Jackie Mitchell strikes out New York Yankees stars Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in an exhibition baseball game at Engel Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Famous Birthdays

  • Imre Olsvik, Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist, born in Budapest (d. 2014)
Born in 1931
1931 Highlights

About April 2, 1931

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 93 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries