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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for August 31 — 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Isle of Wight Festival 1969
Historical Events on August 31(4)
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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Birthdays on August 31(5)
2004🎂 Birth
Jang Won-young
Jang Won-young is a South Korean singer and model.
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Deaths on August 31(6)
1997🕊️ Death
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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2021🕊️ Death
Michael Constantine
Michael Constantine was a Greek-American actor.
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August 31 in History
August 31 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 31
Examples currently recorded for August 31 include Bob Dylan performs at Isle of Wight Festival (1969), Typhoon Rusa hits South Korea (2002), The Bill broadcast its final episode (2010). View all events →
Birthdays on August 31
People recorded as born on August 31 include Jaylen Barron, BossMan Dlow, Sauce Gardner. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 31
Remembered figures who died on August 31 include Death of Diana, Princess of Wales, Mahal, Francesco Morini. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 31?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for August 31: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 31?
- One event currently recorded for August 31 is: Bob Dylan performs at Isle of Wight Festival.
- Who was born on August 31?
- People recorded as born on August 31 include Jaylen Barron, BossMan Dlow, Sauce Gardner.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 31?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for August 31.
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