Famous Birthdays
- Anderl Molterer, Austrian alpine skier (Olympic silver Giant slalom, bronze Downhill 1956; Hahnenkamm Race 1959), born in Kitzbühel, Austria (d. 2023)
- Bill Brown, Scottish soccer goalkeeper (28 caps; Dundee, Tottenham Hotspur), born in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland (d. 2004)
- Pepper Rodgers, American football coach (University of Kansas, UCLA, Georgia Tech; USFL: Memphis Showboats), born in Atlanta, Georgia (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- John Monash, Australian military general during WWI (Gallipoli, Western Front), dies at 66
Died in 1931 1931 Highlights
About October 8, 1931
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
