Historical Events In August - 31

1880  On this day in history wilhelmina HPM, queen of the Netherlands (1898-1948)   

1881  1st US men's single tennis championships (Newport, RI) on August - 31.   

1884  George Al Sarton, Belgian/US historian on this day in history.   

1885  On this day in history duBose Heyward, novelist (Porgy)   

1885  Dubose Heyward, US writer (Porgy-Mamba's daughters), dies on August - 31.   

1886  A strong earthquake rocks Charleston, SC, killing more than 100 people on this day in history.   

1886  The first major earthquake recorded in eastern US, at Charleston, SC on August - 31.   

1886  On August - 31 1st major earthquake recorded in eastern US, at Charleston SC, 110 die   

1887  Thomas A Edison patents Kinetoscope, (produces moving pictures) on this day in history.   

1887  Friedrich A Paneth, Austrian/British chemist on this day in history.   

1888  On August - 31 first 'Jack the Ripper' victim discovered in Buck's Row, London   

1888  Jack the Ripper claims his first victim as the body of Mary Ann Nicholls is found in London on August - 31.   

1888  North Canterbury, New Zealand a 7+ earthquake in northern Canterbury, some 100 kilometers from Christchurch, caused the partial collapse of the cathedral's spire on August - 31.   

1888  Ramon de Basterra, Spanish writer/diplomat (La Obra de Trajano) on this day in history.   

1888  Mary Ann Nicholls, a 42-year-old prostitute, was found stabbed to death in London, 1st of at least five murders by Jack the Ripper on August - 31.   

1889  On this day in history start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Cardboard Box" (BG)   

1889  A Provost Idell, father of modern volleyball on August - 31.   

1892  Claire DuBrey, Bonner's Ferry ID, actress (Lightnin' in the Forest) on this day in history.   

1894  Phillies Billy Hamilton steals 7 bases on August - 31.   

1895  On August - 31 1st pro football game (QB John Brallier paid $10 & won 12-0)   

1895  On August - 31 joseph Moiseyevich Schillinger, composer   

1896  Louis Napoleon Parker's "Rosemary," premieres in NYC on August - 31.   

1897  General Kitchener occupies Berber, North of Khartoum on August - 31.   

1897  On August - 31 frederic March, Wisc, actor (Dr Jeckyll-Acad Awards 1932/1946)   

1899  Paul E Garber, US founder/1st curator of National Air & Space Museum on August - 31.   

1900  British troops over run Johannesburg on this day in history.   

1900  Roland Culver, London England, actor (Thunderball, Encore) on August - 31.   

1902  Split skirt first worn by Mrs Adolph Landeburg (horse rider) on this day in history.   

1902  On August - 31 split skirt 1st worn by Mrs Adolph Landeburg (horse rider)   

1902  On August - 31 mathilde Wesendonk, German author/poetess, dies at 73   

1903  On August - 31 joe McGinnity wins his 3rd doubleheader of month   

1903  On August - 31 arthur Godfrey, NYC, radio/TV host (Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scout)   

1905  25th US Mens Tennis: Beals C Wright beats Holcombe Ward (62 61 119) on August - 31.   

1905  Dore Schary, producer/writer/director (Act 1, Boys Town, Big City) on this day in history.   

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1569  Djehangir/Jahangir, great mogol of India was born on August - 31.   

1602  Amalia, countess of Solms-Braunfels, wife of Gov Frederik Hendrik was born on August - 31.   

1663  Guillaume Amontons, French physicist was born on August - 31.   

1696  Johann Paul Kunzen, composer was born on this day in history.   

1721  George Hervey, 2nd Earl of Bristol, British statesman (d. 1775) was born on August - 31.   

1741  Johann Paul Aegidius Martini, composer was born on August - 31.   

1741  On this day in history birth of husein Gradaščević, Bosniak general (d. 1834)   

1748  Jean-Etienne Despreaux, composer was born on this day in history.   

0651  Death of Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, Irish bishop and missionary on this day in history.   

0683  Death of Pacal II ruler of the Maya polity of Palenque on this day in history.   

1056  Death of Theodora, Byzantine Empress (b. 981) on this day in history.   

1057  On this day in history leofric, count of Mercia/husband of Lady Godiva, dies   

1158  Sancho III, King of Castile, dies on this day in history.   

1218  Al-Malik ab-Adil/Saphadin/Saif al-Din), brother of Saladin, dies on August - 31.   

1234  Death of Emperor Go-Horikawa of Japan (b. 1212) on August - 31.   

1372  Death of Ralph Stafford, 1st Earl of Stafford, English soldier (b. 1301) on this day in history.