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August 31st - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on August 31st. If you celebrate your birthday on August 31st, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
August 31st 1900
The English actor Roland Culver was born.
August 31st 1928
The American actor James Coburn was born.
August 31st 1945
Singer Van Morrison was born.
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Some of the famous people who died on this day
August 31st 1688
John Bunyan died.
August 31st 1964
The singer Carole Coleman died age 42.
August 31st 1968
The actor Dennis O'Keefe died age 60.
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Some of the famous events that happend on this day
August 31st 1900
In Britain, the soft drink Coca-Cola goes on sale.
August 31st 1908
The English cricketer W.G Grace retired from cricket.
August 31st 1962
Trinidad and Tobago gain independence from Britain.
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