1930 1932

What Happened This Year 1931

All Events 37 Births 572 Deaths 131

People Who Died in 1931

Ernie McLea

Canadian ice hockey player

Born

February 5th, 1876 150 years ago

Died

1931 95 years ago — 55 years old

Played professional ice hockey during the early 20th century. Competed in the National Hockey Association and the National Hockey League. Contributed to the development of ice hockey in Canada. Participated in various championships and was an integral player for several teams.

August Herrmann

Major League Baseball executive

Born

May 3rd, 1859 166 years ago

Died

1931 95 years ago — 72 years old

Served as an influential executive in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. Held the position of president of the Cincinnati Reds, contributing to the team's operations and management. Played a significant role in the establishment of the National League's rules and regulations, which shaped the game of baseball. Instrumental in promoting baseball as a major American sport and enhancing its organizational structure.

William Dobinson Halliburton

Physiologist and biochemist, known for contributions to biochemistry

Born

June 21st, 1860 165 years ago

Died

1931 95 years ago — 71 years old

Contributions to the field of biochemistry included work on protein structure and function. Served as a professor at King's College London and was instrumental in establishing the discipline of biochemistry in Britain. His research advanced the understanding of digestive enzymes and the role of proteins in biological processes. Halliburton also held a significant role at the Royal Society and contributed to academic literature on medical science.

Henrietta Edwards

Canadian activist and author

Born

December 18th, 1849 176 years ago

Died

1931 95 years ago — 82 years old

An activist and author, contributed significantly to the women's rights movement in Canada. Co-founded the National Council of Women of Canada in 1893 and served as its first president. Played a crucial role in advocating for legal rights for women and was involved in several initiatives aimed at improving women's status in society. Authored various works, including a biography of one of Canada’s early feminist figures. Focused on issues such as suffrage, property rights, and labor conditions for women.

Oskar Minkowski

Biologist and Academic in Diabetes Research

Born

January 13th, 1858 168 years ago

Died

1931 95 years ago — 73 years old

Contributions to the understanding of diabetes emerged through research focused on the pancreas. Conducted experiments that led to the discovery of the role of the pancreas in the regulation of blood sugar levels. Collaborated with prominent scientists of the time and published findings that advanced the field of endocrinology. Also held academic positions where teaching and mentoring of students in biological sciences were priorities.