This site was created to easily navigate collection of various events in history. History is the study of the past, particularly the written record of the human race, but more generally including scientific and archaeological discoveries about the past. It is important to know dates and events in the past.

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August 31st, 2012	Birth	Gaius Caligula, Roman Emperor (died in 41)
August 31st, 2007	Death	Gay Brewer, American golfer (born in 1932)
August 31st, 2006	Event	Stolen on August 22, 2004, Edvard Munch s famous painting The Scream was recovered from a raid by Norwegian police. The paintings were said to be in a better-than-expected condition.
August 31st, 2006	Death	Mohamed Abdelwahab, Egyptian footballer (born in 1983)
August 31st, 2006	Death	Tom Delaney, British racing driver (born in 1911)
August 31st, 2005	Event	A stampede on Al-Aaimmah bridge in Baghdad kills 1,199 people.
August 31st, 2005	Death	Joseph Rotblat, Polish-British physicist, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (born in 1908)
August 31st, 2005	Death	Michael Sheard, British actor (born in 1940)
August 31st, 2004	Death	Carl Wayne, English singer (born in 1943)
August 31st, 2002	Event	Morecambe FC experienced their highest away win in their history, 15-0 against Guisely.

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