2000⚡ Event
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery Reopens
Three years after being hit by a mudslide, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery in Hong Kong fully reopened. The monastery had been significantly damaged by the natural disaster.
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What Happened on July 31?
Discover 15 historical moments on July 31 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on July 31(5)
2002⚡ Event
Jerusalem University Bombing
Hamas detonated a bomb at the Mount Scopus campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The attack killed nine students and injured about 100 more.
war
2006⚡ Event
Fidel Castro Transfers Power
Following intestinal surgery, Fidel Castro provisionally transferred the duties of the Cuban presidency to his brother Raúl. This marked a significant shift in Cuban leadership.
politics
2007⚡ Event
Operation Banner Ends
Operation Banner, the British Armed Forces' operation in Northern Ireland, ended after 38 years. The operation concluded with a military stalemate and ceasefire.
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2012⚡ Event
India Power Outage
The largest power outage in history occurred across 22 Indian states, affecting more than 620 million people. This impacted about 9 percent of the world's population.
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Famous Birthdays on July 31(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Kim Sae-ron
Kim Sae-ron is a South Korean actress. She is noted to have died in 2025.
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2002🎂 Birth
João Gomes
João Gomes, a Brazilian singer, was born. He is known for his contributions to Brazilian music.
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2003🎂 Birth
Calvin Ramsay
Calvin Ramsay, a Scottish footballer, was born. He has gone on to have a notable career in professional soccer.
sports
Notable Deaths on July 31(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Fidel V. Ramos
Fidel V. Ramos was the 12th President of the Philippines. He was born in 1928.
politics
2022🕊️ Death
Bill Russell
Bill Russell was an NBA Hall of Fame player and coach. He was born in 1934.
sports
2024🕊️ Death
Paul Bucha
Paul Bucha was a United States Army Medal of Honor recipient. He was born in 1943.
war
2024🕊️ Death
Ismail Haniyeh
Ismail Haniyeh was a Palestinian politician and the political leader of Hamas. He was born in 1962 or 1963.
politics
July 31 in History
July 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 2000 to the present day.
Major Events on July 31
Among the most notable events on July 31: Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery Reopens (2000), Jerusalem University Bombing (2002), Fidel Castro Transfers Power (2006). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on July 31
Notable figures born on July 31 include Rico Rodriguez, Kim Sae-ron, João Gomes. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on July 31
Remembered figures who died on July 31 include Fidel V. Ramos, Bill Russell, Angus Cloud. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 31?
- July 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 July 31?
- One of the most notable events on July 31 is: Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery Reopens.
- Who was born on July 31?
- Famous figures born on July 31 include Rico Rodriguez, Kim Sae-ron, João Gomes.
- How many historical events happened on July 31?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on July 31, spanning centuries of world history.
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