1969⚡ Event
Bob Dylan performs at Isle of Wight Festival
Bob Dylan appeared at the Isle of Wight Festival 1969, his first gig in three years. The festival was attended by approximately 150,000 people over three days.
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What Happened on August 31?
Discover 15 historical moments on August 31 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Isle of Wight Festival 1969
Historical Events on August 31(5)
1997⚡ Event
Death of Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales, her partner Dodi Fayed, and their driver were killed in a car crash in Paris.
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2002⚡ Event
Typhoon Rusa hits South Korea
Typhoon Rusa made landfall in Goheung, South Korea. It was the most powerful typhoon to hit the country in 43 years, killing at least 236 people.
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2010⚡ Event
The Bill broadcast its final episode
The last episode of The Bill, a British police drama, was broadcast. It was the longest-running police drama in British television history.
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2019⚡ Event
Helicopter crash in Norway
A sightseeing helicopter crashed in the mountains of Skoddevarre in Alta, Norway. All six people on board were killed.
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Famous Birthdays on August 31(5)
Notable Deaths on August 31(5)
August 31 in History
August 31 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1969 to the present day.
Major Events on August 31
Among the most notable events on August 31: Bob Dylan performs at Isle of Wight Festival (1969), Death of Diana, Princess of Wales (1997), Typhoon Rusa hits South Korea (2002). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 31
Notable figures born on August 31 include Jaylen Barron, BossMan Dlow, Sauce Gardner. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on August 31
Remembered figures who died on August 31 include Mahal, Francesco Morini, Michael Constantine. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 31?
- August 31 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on August 31?
- One of the most notable events on August 31 is: Bob Dylan performs at Isle of Wight Festival.
- Who was born on August 31?
- Famous figures born on August 31 include Jaylen Barron, BossMan Dlow, Sauce Gardner.
- How many historical events happened on August 31?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on August 31, spanning centuries of world history.
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