Page 3: 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 August - 31.   

1885  DuBose Heyward, novelist (Porgy) on this day in history.   

1885  On August - 31 dubose Heyward, US writer (Porgy-Mamba's daughters), dies   

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

1886  On August - 31 the first major earthquake recorded in eastern US, at Charleston, SC   

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

1887  On this day in history thomas A Edison patents Kinetoscope, (produces moving pictures)   

1887  On this day in history friedrich A Paneth, Austrian/British chemist   

1888  First 'Jack the Ripper' victim discovered in Buck's Row, London on August - 31.   

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

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 this day in history.   

1888  On August - 31 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 August - 31 start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Cardboard Box" (BG)   

1889  On this day in history a Provost Idell, father of modern volleyball   

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

1894  On August - 31 phillies Billy Hamilton steals 7 bases   

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

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 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 this day in history.   

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

1900  Roland Culver, London England, actor (Thunderball, Encore) on this day in history.   

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

1902  On this day in history split skirt 1st worn by Mrs Adolph Landeburg (horse rider)   

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

1903  Joe McGinnity wins his 3rd doubleheader of month on August - 31.   

1903  On this day in history 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 this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

1696  Johann Paul Kunzen, composer was born on August - 31.   

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 this day in history.   

1741  On August - 31 birth of husein Gradaščević, Bosniak general (d. 1834)   

1748  Jean-Etienne Despreaux, composer was born on August - 31.   

0651  Death of Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, Irish bishop and missionary on August - 31.   

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

1056  Death of Theodora, Byzantine Empress (b. 981) on August - 31.   

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

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

1218  Al-Malik ab-Adil/Saphadin/Saif al-Din), brother of Saladin, dies on this day in history.   

1234  Death of Emperor Go-Horikawa of Japan (b. 1212) on this day in history.   

1372  On August - 31 death of ralph Stafford, 1st Earl of Stafford, English soldier (b. 1301)