On this day1, Princess Diana suffered a fatal accident in 1997, while on the same day in 1897, Thomas Edison received a ...

Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on August 31. Check what happened today in history here.

On Aug. 31, 2005, close to 1,000 people, most of whom were Shiite pilgrims, died in a stampede and the partial collapse of a bridge over the Tigris River in northern Baghdad.

On Aug. 31, 2005, close to 1,000 people, most of whom were Shiite pilgrims, died in a stampede and the partial collapse of a ...

On Aug. 31, 2005, close to 1,000 people, most of whom were Shiite pilgrims, died in a stampede and the partial collapse of a bridge over the Tigris River in northern Baghdad.

Today in History for Aug. 31: In 12 AD, the Roman Emperor Caligula, whose many unusual acts included naming his horse a senator of Rome, was born. In 1290, a proclamation from King Edward I exiled all ...

But legendary jockey turned trainer Chris Munce calls it his second home. Eagle Farm, which celebrate its 160th birthday on ...

There will be 160th birthday celebrations at Eagle Farm on Saturday and racing legend Chris Munce has shared his personal and emotional connection with the famous racetrack.

It could be just about anyone, but on a series as reliant on unlikely coincidences as this one, it’s probably someone we ...

The identity of the New York Ripper in the television drama Dexter: Resurrection remains one of the most debated mysteries to ...

Dexter fans won’t soon forget the arc of Jonah Miller (Brando Eaton), the son of the Trinity Killer a.k.a. Arthur Mitchell ( ...

Jack the Ripper bombshell as new evidence sparks calls for inquest Family members have asked the Attorney General to grant a new inquest.