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What Happened on July 31, 1942

Historical Events

  • German SS gases 1,000 Jews in Minsk, Belorussia

Famous Deaths

  • Francis Younghusband, British journalist and explorer (1904 British expedition to Tibet), dies at 79
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights

About July 31, 1942

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo