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What Happened on June 20, 1931

Historical Events

  • Karl Buresch becomes Chancellor of Austria

Famous Birthdays

  • Arne Nordheim, Norwegian conductor and composer (Aftonland; Canzona per orchestra; Poly-poly), born in Larvik, Norway (d. 2010)
  • James Tolkan, American actor (Weekend War, Leap of Faith), born in Calumet, Michigan
  • Olympia Dukakis, Greek-American stage and screen, Obie, Oscar, and Golden Globe award-winning actress (Man Equals Man; Moonstruck; Steel Magnolias)), born in Lowell, Massachusetts (d. 2021) [1]
  • Richard Southwood, English zoologist and vice-chancellor of Oxford University, born in Northfleet, England (d. 2005)

About June 20, 1931

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 93 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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