Today in History – August 31: Events, Births & Deaths
Introuduction August 31 threads together wars and ceasefires, inventions and art heists, independence days and royal headlines. On this date, you’ll find cities declared capitals, unions born that toppled regimes, and milestones in flight, film, and space ambitions. It’s also a day of solemn remembrance—from earthquakes and sieges to a princess mourned worldwide. Here’s the…