History in 31st Aug

Thomas Edison receives patent for the Kinetoscope

Thomas Edison receives a patent on his Kinetoscope, a device that allows users to view movies inside the machine.
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Princess Diana passes away

Princess Diana is tragically killed in a high-speed automobile accident in Paris.
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Union victory at Battle of Jonesboro

The Union victory at the battle of Jonesboro forces Confederate defenders to abandon their defense of Atlanta, clearing the way for Union capture.