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View Historical Events by Day: What Happened on August 31 in History?

Explore the historical events that shaped our world on August 31st. From major milestones to cultural achievements, see what happened on this day in history. Dates for earlier events may be approximate.

1957 CE, August 31

Malayan Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom.

1962 CE, August 31

Trinidad and Tobago independence day. Effective date of the Trinidad and Tobago Independence Act 1962.

1991 CE, August 31

Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan declares independence from the Soviet Union and a democratic government is established.

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