Historical Events
- 1st fireworks are held at Cleveland Stadium
- 1st trailside museum opens in Cleveland Metroparks
- Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Sidney Wood Jr beats fellow American Frank Shields in a walkover - ankle injury
Famous Birthdays
- Duncan Lamont, Scottish jazz and session trumpet and saxophone player, arranger, andsongwriter ("I Told You So"), born in Greenock, Scotland (d. 2019)
- Peter Richardson, British cricket batsman (34 Tests, 5 x 100, 9 x 50, HS 126; Worcestershire CCC, Kent CCC), born in Hereford, England (d. 2017)
- Rick Casares, American NFL fullback (Chicago Bears), born in Tampa, Florida (d. 2013)
- Stephen Boyd [William Millar], Irish actor (Fantastic Voyage, Ben-Hur), born in Glengormley, County Antrim, Northern Ireland (d. 1977)
Famous Weddings
James Joyce
Irish "Ulysses" writer James Joyce (49) and Nora Barnacle (47) finally marry in London registry office after meeting in 1904; remain wed until his death in 1941.
Famous Deaths
- Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Aosta, Italian WWI general and fascist, dies at 62
- Hussein ibn-Ali, sjarif Mecca/king/kalief of Hedzjaz (1917-24), dies
Died in 1931 1931 Highlights
About July 4, 1931
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
