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December 1931

The following events occurred in December 1931: December 1, 1931 (Tuesday)A revision in the Soviet calendar went into effect, replacing the five-day work week with a new six-day system.The second Round Table Conference on India broke off in London without success.Born:Jimmy Lyons, alto saxophonist, in Jersey City, New Jersey (d. 1986); Jim Nesbitt, country music singer, in Bishopville, South Carolina (d. 2007)December 2, 1931 (Wednesday)A general election was held in New Zealand; the United/Reform Coalition lost some seats but remained in power.Born:Nigel Calder, Scottish science writer and documentary producer; in Edinburgh (d. 2014)Edwin Meese, United States Attorney General from 1985 to 1988; in Oakland, CaliforniaGareth Wigan, British-born American producer, talent agent and filmmaker; in London (d. 2010)Died:Vincent d'Indy, 80, French composer and teacherDecember 3, 1931 (Thursday)Alka-Seltzer was first brought on the market by the Dr. Miles Medical Company.The film Blonde Crazy starring James Cagney was released.Born:Jaye P. Morgan (stage name for Mary Margaret Morgan), American singer and actress; in Mancos, ColoradoDecember 4, 1931 (Friday)Adolf Hitler gave an interview to British and American press at the Hotel Kaiserhof in Berlin.

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