Historical Events
- Ashmore & Cartier Islands in Indian Ocean transferred to Australia
- France announces it can't afford to send a team to 1932 LA Olympics
Famous Birthdays
- Arata Isozaki, Japanese architect (Pritzker Prize - 2019; Art Tower Mito, Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art; Walt Disney headquarters), born in Oito, Japan (d. 2022) [1]
- Guy Fournier, French Canadian author and screenwriter, born in Waterloo, Quebec
- Jan Torell, Swedish director (New Land, Emigrants), born in Limhamm, Sweden
- Richard Searby, Australian lawyer and deputy-chairman (News Corp Ltd-Australia)
- Te Atairangikaahu, Māori Queen for 40 years (1966-2006), born in Waahi Marae, Huntly, New Zealand (d. 2006)
- Viktor Korchnoi, Russian-born chess grandmaster, born in Leningrad (d. 2016)
About July 23, 1931
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo