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Events on Wednesday 21 October 1931 2
1862 – 1931Arthur Schnitzler (1862-1931)Died 21 October 1931, aged 69Austrian playwright and novelist, author of Reigen (La Ronde) and Dream Story. His works frankly explored sexuality and the psychology of fin-de-siècle Vienna. He died in Vienna.
1931 – 2007Ursula K. Le GuinAmerican novelistLe Guin wrote science fiction and fantasy exploring society, gender, and anthropology.