Historical Events
Historic Event
American gangster Al Capone convicted of tax evasion
Famous Birthdays
- Catharina I "Ien" Dales, Dutch Internal minister (1989-94)
- Ed Biles, American football coach (College: Xavier 1962-68; NFL: Houston Oilers 1981-83), born in Reading, Ohio (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison, American inventor (lightbulb, phonograph, motion picture camera), dies at 84
1931 Highlights
About October 18, 1931
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
