On August 31, 1997, Princess Diana died in a car accident in Paris, along with Dodi Fayed and their driver. The tragedy shocked the world and brought to the forefront attention to the media pressure on celebrities.
Princess Diana died on August 31, 1997 Photo Archive
1888 – Jack the Riferri makes the first victim
On August 31, 1888, Mary Ann Nicholls was killed in London, being the first victim of the criminal known as Jack the Ripper. The deed triggered a series of similar crimes in the Whitechapel district.
The victim was a 43 -year -old woman, and her death was marked by characteristic mutilations to the criminal, who attracted the attention of the police and the international press on the case.
1931 – The choice of Corneliu Zelea Codreanu as a deputy
On August 31, 1931, Corneliu Zelea Codreanu was elected deputy in Romania, representing an important stage in his political ascension.
This choice consolidated its position as a leader of the Legionary Movement, strongly influencing the nationalist policy in Romania during the interwar period.
1944 – Entry of Soviet troops to Bucharest
On August 31, 1944, Soviet troops entered Bucharest in the context of World War II.
This action marked the beginning of the Soviet occupation in Romania and had a major impact on the change of the political regime and the country's alignment.
1963 – the inauguration of the “red phone”
On August 31, 1963, the direct telephone connection between the Presidents of the United States and the Soviet Union, known as “Red phone”.
This facility was created to reduce the risk of nuclear confrontation during the Cold War, ensuring rapid communication between the two powers.
1997 – Diana's death, Princess of Wales
On August 31, 1997, Diana, Princess de Wales, along with Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul, died in a car accident in Paris.
The event has sparked an international mourning wave and had repercussions on the British royal and public security in large cities.
