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31 August

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Contemporary era

1997

Death of Diana

On 31 August 1997, Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris.

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Contemporary era

1888

First Jack the Ripper murder

On 31 August 1888, the first murder attributed to Jack the Ripper took place in London.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1422

Death of Henry V of England

On 31 August 1422, Henry V of England, victor of Agincourt, died.

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