Historical Events on August 31

23 significant historical events occurred on August 31. August 31 has seen numerous important historical events over more than a century, with six major occurrences recorded on this day. It marks diplomatic achievements like the 1907 Anglo-Russian Entente, which changed European alliances, as well as tragedies such as the 1997 death of Diana, Princess of Wales in a Paris car accident. Other events include World War II incidents such as the staged Gleiwitz attack in 1939 and the Soviet evacuation of Tallinn in 1941.