Historical Events
- 19th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at Hotel San Diego
Famous Birthdays
- Evgeni Malkin, Russian NHL center (World C'ship gold 2012, 14; Pittsburg Penguins), born in Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast
Famous Deaths
- Chiune Sugihara, Japanese diplomat (Vice-consul for the Japanese Empire in Lithuania, 1939-41), who issued thousands of travel visas to imperiled Jews, dies at 88
- Teddy Wilson, American jazz pianist and arranger (Billie Holiday; Benny Goodman), dies of stomach cancer at 73 [1]
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About July 31, 1986
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Glory Of Love (Theme From "The Karate Kid Part II") - Peter Cetera
#1 Song: The Lady In Red - Chris De Burgh
