A Song Becomes the National Anthem at Last
On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed the law that made "The Star-Spangled Banner" the official national anthem of the United States.
Tales from the year 1931
The Day Nevada Legalized Gambling — and Las Vegas Was Born
On March 19, 1931, Nevada governor Fred Balzar signed the bill legalizing commercial gambling, launching the industry that built Las Vegas.
The Empty State Building: Empire State Building Opens, 1931
On May 1, 1931, the Empire State Building officially opened as the world's tallest building, lighting up Depression-era New York.