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    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.

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