Historical Events In August - 31

1880  Wilhelmina HPM, queen of the Netherlands (1898-1948) on August - 31.   

1881  On this day in history 1st US men's single tennis championships (Newport, RI)   

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

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

1885  On this day in history dubose Heyward, US writer (Porgy-Mamba's daughters), dies   

1886  On this day in history 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  1st major earthquake recorded in eastern US, at Charleston SC, 110 die on August - 31.   

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  First 'Jack the Ripper' victim discovered in Buck's Row, London on August - 31.   

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 this day in history 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  On this day in history ramon de Basterra, Spanish writer/diplomat (La Obra de Trajano)   

1888  On August - 31 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   

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

1889  On August - 31 a Provost Idell, father of modern volleyball   

1892  On August - 31 claire DuBrey, Bonner's Ferry ID, actress (Lightnin' in the Forest)   

1894  On August - 31 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  Joseph Moiseyevich Schillinger, composer on this day in history.   

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

1897  On August - 31 general Kitchener occupies Berber, North of Khartoum   

1897  Frederic March, Wisc, actor (Dr Jeckyll-Acad Awards 1932/1946) on this day in history.   

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

1900  On August - 31 british troops over run Johannesburg   

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

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

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 August - 31.   

1905  Dore Schary, producer/writer/director (Act 1, Boys Town, Big City) on August - 31.   

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1569  On this day in history birth of djehangir/Jahangir, great mogol of India   

1602  Amalia, countess of Solms-Braunfels, wife of Gov Frederik Hendrik was born on this day in history.   

1663  On August - 31 birth of guillaume Amontons, French physicist   

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  On August - 31 birth of johann Paul Aegidius Martini, composer   

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  On this day in history death of saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, Irish bishop and missionary   

0683  On this day in history death of pacal II ruler of the Maya polity of Palenque   

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

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  On this day in history 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  On August - 31 death of ralph Stafford, 1st Earl of Stafford, English soldier (b. 1301)