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Historical events for
Friday, 31 July 2026

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  • Birth

    Jon Ericsson

    Swedish-American engineer and inventor known for developing the USS Monitor, a Union warship during the American Civil War.

    † 8/3/1889
  • Birth

    Milton Friedman

    American economist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, known for his theories on monetarism.

    † 16/11/2006
  • Birth

    Primo Levi

    Italian writer and chemist, author of "If This Is a Man", one of the most important works on the Holocaust.

    † 11/4/1987
  • Birth

    Oleg Popov

    Russian clown and circus artist, one of the most famous figures in the Soviet circus.

  • Birth

    Geraldine Chapman

    British actress and daughter of Charlie Chaplin, known for her roles in films such as "Doctor Zhivago."

  • Birth

    Barry Van Dyke

    American actor, known for his role in the television series "Diagnosis: Murder".

  • Birth

    JK Rowling

    British writer, author of the world famous "Harry Potter" book series.

  • Birth

    Dean Cain

    American actor, famous for playing Superman in the television series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman".

  • History

    Beginning of the Cuban Revolution

    In 1953, Fidel Castro led an attack on the Moncada barracks, marking the beginning of the Cuban Revolution that eventually led to the fall of the Batista regime.

  • History

    Anniversary of the establishment of ETA

    The Basque separatist organization ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna – Basque Homeland and Freedom) was founded by dissident students from the nationalist groups EKIN-EGI.

  • History

    World Nature Watcher Day

    Celebration and recognition of the work of professionals who protect and conserve nature.

  • History

    International Microorganism Day

    Day to raise awareness about the importance of microorganisms in life and the environment.

  • History

    International Orgasm Day

    A day to promote awareness about the importance of sexual health and sexual pleasure.

  • History

    Saint Ignatius of Loyola Day

    Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

  • History

    St. German's Day

    Commemoration of Saint Germanus, bishop and confessor.

  • History

    African Women's Day

    Day dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the contributions and achievements of African women in various areas of society.