What events happened on August 31?

On this day – August 31

• 1998 North Korea Announces the Launch of its First Satellite.
• 1997 Princess of Wales, Diana, Dies in a Car Crash.
• 1994 Russian Troops Leave Estonia 3 years after Estonia declared independence from the Soviet Union.
• 1991 Uzbekistan declares its independence from the Soviet Union.

What happened on 31st August 2009?

Which were the important events of August 31, 2009? Florida governor Charlie Crist signs a gambling pact with the Seminole tribe, lasting 20 years, specifying payment of minimum US$12.5 million per month for the first 30 months for the privilege of running legal slot machines and blackjack at their seven casinos.

What day does August 31st fall on in 2019?

August 31, 2019 was 35th Saturday of 2019. on the 35th week of 2019 (using US standard week number calculation).

Who died August 31st 2006?

Famous people died on August 31, 2006 include, Derrick Wayne Frazier, Tom Delaney, Mohamed Abdelwahab.

What happened on 31st August 1957?

Proclamation of independence of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur, 31 August 1957) On 31 August 1957, the Malayan Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman proclaims the independence of the Federation of Malaya.

What happened in 2012 in the world?

July 23 – The Solar storm of 2012 was an unusually large coronal mass ejection that was emitted by the Sun which barely missed the Earth by nine days. If it hit, it would have caused up to US$2.6 trillion in damages to electrical equipment worldwide. July 27 – August 12 – The 2012 Summer Olympics are held in London, England, United Kingdom.

What happened at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London?

Aug 1 8 female badminton doubles players are disqualified from the 2012 Summer Olympics for attempting to manipulate the draw by throwing matches Aug 1 American Nathan Adrian clocks 47.52 in winning the 100m freestyle gold at the London Olympics, his first swim under 48 seconds

What is the significance of 2012?

2012 (MMXII) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2012th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 12th year of the 3rd millennium, the 12th year of the 21st century, and the 3rd year of the 2010s decade. 2012 was designated as: International Year of Cooperatives

What was the solar storm of 2012?

July 23 – The Solar storm of 2012 was an unusually large coronal mass ejection that was emitted by the Sun which barely missed the Earth by nine days. If it hit, it would have caused up to US$2.6 trillion in damages to electrical equipment worldwide.