On this day in Europe - 31 August
31 August 2026
On this day in 1888, the body of Mary Ann Nichols, Jack the Ripper's first confirmed victim, is discovered.
On this day in 1895, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin patents his rigid navigable airship.
On this day in 1939, Nazi Germany starts WW2 by mounting a false flag attack on the Gleiwitz radio station, creating an excuse to attack Poland.
On this day in 1997, Princess Diana is killed in a car crash in a Paris underpass chased by paparazzi.
On this day in 1895, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin patents his rigid navigable airship.
On this day in 1939, Nazi Germany starts WW2 by mounting a false flag attack on the Gleiwitz radio station, creating an excuse to attack Poland.
On this day in 1997, Princess Diana is killed in a car crash in a Paris underpass chased by paparazzi.