Historical Events In August - 31

1880  Wilhelmina HPM, queen of the Netherlands (1898-1948) on this day in history.  

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  DuBose Heyward, novelist (Porgy) on August - 31.  

1885  Dubose Heyward, US writer (Porgy-Mamba's daughters), dies on this day in history.  

1886  On August - 31 a strong earthquake rocks Charleston, SC, killing more than 100 people.  

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

1886  On this day in history 1st major earthquake recorded in eastern US, at Charleston SC, 110 die  

1887  Thomas A Edison patents Kinetoscope, (produces moving pictures) on August - 31.  

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

1888  On this day in history first 'Jack the Ripper' victim discovered in Buck's Row, London  

1888  On this day in history jack the Ripper claims his first victim as the body of Mary Ann Nicholls is found in London.  

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

1888  Ramon de Basterra, Spanish writer/diplomat (La Obra de Trajano) on August - 31.  

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 this day in history.  

1889  On August - 31 start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Cardboard Box" (BG)  

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

1892  On this day in history claire DuBrey, Bonner's Ferry ID, actress (Lightnin' in the Forest)  

1894  On this day in history phillies Billy Hamilton steals 7 bases  

1895  On this day in history 1st pro football game (QB John Brallier paid $10 & won 12-0)  

1895  On August - 31 joseph Moiseyevich Schillinger, composer  

1896  On August - 31 louis Napoleon Parker's "Rosemary," premieres in NYC  

1897  On this day in history general Kitchener occupies Berber, North of Khartoum  

1897  On this day in history frederic March, Wisc, actor (Dr Jeckyll-Acad Awards 1932/1946)  

1899  Paul E Garber, US founder/1st curator of National Air & Space Museum on this day in history.  

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

1900  On August - 31 roland Culver, London England, actor (Thunderball, Encore)  

1902  On this day in history split skirt first worn by Mrs Adolph Landeburg (horse rider)  

1902  Split skirt 1st worn by Mrs Adolph Landeburg (horse rider) on August - 31.  

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

1903  On this day in history 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 this day in history.  

1905  On this day in history dore Schary, producer/writer/director (Act 1, Boys Town, Big City)  

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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 this day in history.  

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

1696  On August - 31 birth of johann Paul Kunzen, composer  

1721  On August - 31 birth of george Hervey, 2nd Earl of Bristol, British statesman (d. 1775)  

1741  On this day in history birth of johann Paul Aegidius Martini, composer  

1741  Husein Gradaščević, Bosniak general (d. 1834) was born on August - 31.  

1748  On August - 31 birth of jean-Etienne Despreaux, composer  

0651  On August - 31 death of saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, Irish bishop and missionary  

0683  Death of Pacal II ruler of the Maya polity of Palenque on August - 31.  

1056  On this day in history death of theodora, Byzantine Empress (b. 981)  

1057  On August - 31 leofric, count of Mercia/husband of Lady Godiva, dies  

1158  On August - 31 sancho III, King of Castile, dies  

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

1234  On August - 31 death of emperor Go-Horikawa of Japan (b. 1212)  

1372  Death of Ralph Stafford, 1st Earl of Stafford, English soldier (b. 1301) on August - 31.