Jan 01general
1931.
What happened in 1931?
In 1931, significant events unfolded across political and natural landscapes. The Mukden Incident near Shenyang involved a dynamite explosion on a railway line, escalating tensions in East Asia. China faced a series of devastating floods causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Politically, the United Kingdom passed the Statute of Westminster 1931, affecting its relationship with its dominions. In culture, Salvador Dalí completed "The Persistence of Memory," his well-known surrealist painting featuring melting clocks.
Events
16
Births
37
Deaths
14
Era
1930s
Modern Era / World Wars
Chronology of 1931
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1931Jan 01general
The Persistence of Memory
painting by Salvador Dalí completed in 1931. Also known as Soft Watches or Melting Clocks, it is one of Dalí’s most famous pieces.
Jan 01disaster
Jan 01general
Jan 01general
Jan 01war
Jan 01war
Jan 01war
August
08.1931September
09.1931Sep 16general
Sep 18general
Mukden incident
dynamite explosion on railway line near Mukden (Shenyang) in 1931
Sep 18war
Japanese invasion of Manchuria
1931 part of the Second Sino-Japanese War
Sep 29politics
November
11.1931Nov 04war
Nov 10war
4th Academy Awards
award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1930/1931
End of 1931 Record · 16 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
In 1931, significant events unfolded across political and natural landscapes. The Mukden Incident near Shenyang involved a dynamite explosion on a railway line, escalating tensions in East Asia. China faced a series of devastating floods causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Politically, the United Kingdom passed the Statute of Westminster 1931, affecting its relationship with its dominions. In culture, Salvador Dalí completed "The Persistence of Memory," his well-known surrealist painting featuring melting clocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1931?
In 1931, significant events included the Mukden Incident, which led to the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, and catastrophic floods in China that resulted in millions of deaths. Salvador Dalí painted 'The Persistence of Memory'. The Statute of Westminster 1931 granted dominion status to several British territories, altering the structure of the British Empire.
What was the Mukden Incident of 1931?
The Mukden Incident occurred on September 18, 1931, when Japanese forces blew up a section of railway near Mukden (now Shenyang) in Manchuria and blamed Chinese forces. This event gave Japan a pretext to invade and occupy Manchuria, starting Japan's military expansion that eventually led to World War II.
How bad were the 1931 China floods?
The 1931 China floods were among the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded, killing an estimated 1-4 million people. The Yangtze River basin was severely affected, displacing about 28 million people and covering an area roughly the size of New York and New England combined.
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