What Happened on April 9, 1931

Historical Events

Chicago Wins Game Three

Stanley Cup Final Game Three: Chicago Black Hawks defeat Montreal Canadiens 3-2 (Canadians eventually win in best of five series)

Famous Birthdays

  • Bill Gilbert, American sports and nature writer (Sports Illustrated, National Geographic), born in Kalamazoo, Michigan (d. 2012)
  • Martin Rogers, British director of the Farmington Institute for Christian Studies
  • Richard Hatfield, Canadian politician (26th Premier of New Brunswick), born in Hartland, New Brunswick (d. 1991)

Famous Deaths

  • Paul Vidal, French composer and conductor, dies at 67
Died in 1931 1931 Highlights

About April 9, 1931

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 93 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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