Page 3: Historical Events In August - 31

1880  Wilhelmina HPM, queen of the Netherlands (1898-1948)   

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

1884  George Al Sarton, Belgian/US historian.   

1885  DuBose Heyward, novelist (Porgy).   

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

1886  A strong earthquake rocks Charleston, SC, killing more than 100 people.   

1886  The inaugural major earthquake recorded in eastern US, at Charleston, SC.   

1886  1st major earthquake recorded in eastern US, at Charleston SC, 110 die.   

1887  Thomas A Edison patents Kinetoscope, (produces moving pictures).   

1887  Friedrich A Paneth, Austrian/British chemist.   

1888  inaugural 'Jack the Ripper' victim discovered in Buck's Row, London   

1888  In this year, Jack the Ripper claims his inaugural victim as the body of Mary Ann Nicholls is are discovered in London   

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   

1888  Ramon de Basterra, Spanish writer/diplomat (La Obra de Trajano).   

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

1889  Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Cardboard Box" (BG)   

1889  A Provost Idell, father of modern volleyball.   

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

1894  Phillies Billy Hamilton steals 7 bases   

1895  1st pro football game (QB John Brallier paid $10 and won 12-0).   

1895  Joseph Moiseyevich Schillinger, composer.   

1896  Louis Napoleon Parker's "Rosemary," premieres in NYC   

1897  General Kitchener occupies Berber, North of Khartoum.   

1897  Frederic March, Wisc, actor (Dr Jeckyll-Acad Awards 1932/1946)   

1899  Paul E Garber, US founder/1st curator of National Air and Space Museum.   

1900  British troops over run Johannesburg.   

1900  Roland Culver, London England, actor (Thunderball, Encore).   

1902  Split skirt inaugural worn by Mrs Adolph Landeburg (horse rider)   

1902  Split skirt 1st worn by Mrs Adolph Landeburg (horse rider)   

1902  Mathilde Wesendonk, German author/poetess, dies at 73.   

1903  In this year, Joe McGinnity claims his 3rd doubleheader of month   

1903  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).   

1905  Dore Schary, producer/writer/director (Act 1, Boys Town, Big City).   

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1569  Djehangir/jahangir: Great mogol of india   

1602  Amalia: Countess of solms-braunfels, wife of gov frederik hendrik   

1663  Guillaume amontons: French physicist   

1696  Johann paul kunzen: Composer   

1721  George hervey: 2nd earl of bristol, british statesman   

1741  Johann paul aegidius martini: Composer   

1741  Husein gradaščević: Bosniak general   

1748  Jean-etienne despreaux: Composer   

0651  Death of Saint aidan of lindisfarne: Irish bishop and missionary   

0683  Death of Pacal ii ruler of the maya polity of palenque: Pacal ii ruler of the maya polity of palenque   

1056  Death of Theodora: Byzantine empress (b. 981)   

1057  Leofric: Count of mercia/husband of lady godiva,   

1158  Death of Sancho iii: King of castile,   

1218  Al-malik ab-adil/saphadin/saif al-din): Brother of saladin,   

1234  Emperor go-horikawa of japan: Emperor go-horikawa of japan (b. 1212)   

1372  Death of Ralph stafford: 1st earl of stafford, english soldier (b. 1301)