1999⚡ Event
EgyptAir Flight 990 Crash
All 217 people on board EgyptAir Flight 990 perished when the aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts.
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What Happened on October 31?
Discover 15 historical moments on October 31 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on October 31(5)
2000⚡ Event
Singapore Airlines Flight 006 Crash
Singapore Airlines Flight 006 collided with construction equipment while attempting to take off in Taiwan, killing 83 people.
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2003⚡ Event
Mahathir Mohamad Retires as Prime Minister of Malaysia
After 22 years in power, Mahathir Mohamad retired as Prime Minister of Malaysia.
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2005⚡ Event
Discovery of Pluto's Moons Nix and Hydra Announced
The discovery of the Plutonian moons Nix and Hydra was announced, based on Hubble Space Telescope photographs.
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2017⚡ Event
New York City Truck Attack
An Uzbek immigrant drove a rented truck into cyclists and runners in Lower Manhattan, New York City, killing eight people.
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Famous Birthdays on October 31(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Willow Smith
Willow Smith, American singer, actress, and dancer, was born.
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Notable Deaths on October 31(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Willie McCovey
Willie McCovey, a renowned American baseball player, passed away. He was born in 1938.
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October 31 in History
October 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 1999 to the present day.
Major Events on October 31
Among the most notable events on October 31: EgyptAir Flight 990 Crash (1999), Singapore Airlines Flight 006 Crash (2000), Mahathir Mohamad Retires as Prime Minister of Malaysia (2003). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on October 31
Notable figures born on October 31 include Danielle Rose Russell, Léa Serna, Willow Smith. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on October 31
Remembered figures who died on October 31 include Willie McCovey, Sean Connery, MF Doom. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 31?
- October 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 October 31?
- One of the most notable events on October 31 is: EgyptAir Flight 990 Crash.
- Who was born on October 31?
- Famous figures born on October 31 include Danielle Rose Russell, Léa Serna, Willow Smith.
- How many historical events happened on October 31?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on October 31, spanning centuries of world history.
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