On this day in history
August 31
American
1886A massive earthquake devastates Charleston, South Carolina, killing more than 60 people.
A massive earthquake devastates Charleston, South Carolina, killing more than 60 people.
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World
1888Jack the Ripper claims his first victim, Mary Ann Nichols, in London's East End.
Jack the Ripper claims his first victim, Mary Ann Nichols, in London's East End.
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1997Princess Diana dies in a Paris car crash at age 36.
Princess Diana dies in a Paris car crash at age 36.
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1980Poland's government signs the Gdansk Agreement, legalizing the Solidarity union.
Poland's government signs the Gdansk Agreement, legalizing the Solidarity union.
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1991Kyrgyzstan declares independence from the Soviet Union.
Kyrgyzstan declares independence from the Soviet Union.
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