August 31st is officially known as We Love Memoirs Day & Trail Mix Day.
Today is the 243rd day of the year, and there’s only 122 days left of the year.
Let’s celebrate the end of the month with these interesting historical events covering areas like past civilizations, inventions, business, sports and more.
Did you know that on this day in 1897, the first movie projector was patented by Thomas Edison? Named the kinetoscope, this device was intended only to be used by one person at a time using a peephole.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about August 31st in history!
What Events Happened On August 31 In History?
2006 Two of Edvard Munch’s stolen artworks were found after being missing for two years.
1998 North Korea allegedly launched Kwangmyŏngsŏng-1, its first satellite.
1994 After 25 years of fighting with the British, the IRA announced a ceasefire on Britain.
1991 Kyrgyzstan declares its independence from the Soviet Union.
1954 Hurricane Carol hit Connecticut and Rhode Island.
1897 The first movie projector, correctly named the kinetoscope was patented by Thomas Edison.
1888 A body was found in London, which was revealed to be Mary Ann Nichols, who was a victim of the serial killer Jack the Ripper.
1886 The Charleston earthquake occurred, making it one of the most devastating to affect the East Coast of the US.
1886 Crocker-Woolworth National Bank formed its headquarters in San Francisco.
1881 The first-ever inaugural US National Championship for tennis took place in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
1842 Micah Rugg patented a machine for dressing bolt heads.
1772 Hurricane San Ramón was the second of three hurricanes in a row to pass through and destroy houses and plantations across Puerto Rico, Barbados, Saint Kitts, and Nevis.
1422 King Henry V of England died aged 35 in Château de Vincennes, France.
Famous People Born On August 31
If you were born on this day, you actually have the same birthday as Chris Tucker. Here are some other famous people born on August 31st.
1977 Jeffrey Nero Hardy
American Wrestler
- Age:
- 44 years old
- Born In:
- North Carolina, USA
1971 Chris Tucker
American Comedian
- Age:
- 50 years old
- Born In:
- Georgia, USA
1949 Richard Gere
American Actor
- Age:
- 72 years old
- Born In:
- Pennsylvania, USA
Special Holidays On August 31
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here’s a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
We Love Memoirs Day
National Trail Mix Day
August 31 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
If you were born on this day, your star sign is Virgo.
Virgos tend to deal with information similar to a computer; they can quickly process information and organize it into something easily understandable for themselves and others.
Peridot is the birthstone given to people born in August. The peridot is a green gem that can be found in meteorites that have fallen to Earth. This makes the peridot the only wearable transparent gemstone that can come from outta space!
For people born on this day, your estimated date of conception falls on December 8th in the previous year.
