August 31


Friday 31, 1962:

Trinidad and Tobago become independent.


Saturday 31, 1957:

The Federation of Malaya gains its independence from the United Kingdom.


Saturday 31, 1907:

England, Russia and France form the Triple Entente alliance.


Saturday 31, 1895:

John Brallier is paid US$10 plus expenses to play football for the Latrobe, Pennsylvania YMCA, making him the first professional football player.


Tuesday 31, 1886:

Earthquake kills 100 in Charleston, South Carolina


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