What Happened on August 5, 1931

Famous Birthdays

  • Billy Bingham, Irish soccer forward (56 caps Northern Ireland; Sunderland, Luton Town, Everton) and manager (Northern Ireland, Greece, Everton), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland (d. 2022)

Famous Deaths

  • Ullrich Haupt, Prussian actor (Morocco, Du Barry-Woman of Passion), accidentally shot at 43
Died in 1931 1931 Highlights

About August 5, 1931

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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