Customs Union
Agrees a Customs union with Germany, although pressure from France and Czechoslovakia saw the plan vetoed
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1931 in Austria
Explore 8 historical events and records for Austria in 1931.
Historical records for Austria in 1931
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March
International Agreement
Agrees a Customs union with Germany, although pressure from France and Czechoslovakia saw the plan vetoed
May
Gold Convertibility Crisis
The Creditanstalt crisis triggers severe pressure on Austrian reserves and exchange controls, undermining the country's ability to operate normal gold-standard convertibility.
Other events (month unknown)
Berlin Theoretical Physics Research
Maintains an active programme of theoretical research in Berlin while engaging with leading physicists working on quantum mechanics and field theory.
Coup
Walter Pfrimer, regional head in Styria attempts a coup but receives no support from other Heimwehr leaders, many Heimwehr groupings, including the Styrian section, increasingly defect to the Nazis
Discovery of Godels Theorem
Mathematical theories cannot be proved or disproved. Logic can never comprehend ultimate truth
President of Austria
Appointed President of Austria, 1st term
Secretary of State for Agriculture
Appointed Minister of Agriculture & Forestry
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