What Happened on June 14, 1931

Historical Events

  • French steamer "St Philbert" overturns off St Nazaire, France, drowning 450 people

Heydrich Meets Himmler

Future Head of the Nazi Gestapo, Reinhard Heydrich first meets with Heinrich Himmler, architect of the Holocaust

Famous Birthdays

  • Junior Walker [Autry Mixon, Jr], American tenor saxophonist ("Shotgun"; "(I'm a) Road Runner"), born in Blytheville, Arkansas (d. 1995)
  • Marla Gibbs [Margaret Theresa Bradley], American comedian and actress (Florence-Jeffersons, Mary-227), born in Chicago, Illinois

About June 14, 1931

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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