Historical Events
- British Open Women's Golf, Woburn: Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand wins by 3 from Mo Martin & Mirim Lee
- PGA Championship Men's Golf, Baltusrol GC: American Jimmy Walker wins his first major by 1 shot from defending champion Jason Day of Australia
- Yuriko Koike is the first woman to be elected Tokyo Governor
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child", a play by Jack Thorne with contributions by J. K. Rowling premieres at Palace Theatre in London
Famous Weddings
Misty Copeland
Ballet dancer Misty Copeland (33) weds attorney Olu Evans in Laguna Beach, California
- Herjavec Group CEO Robert Herjavec (53) weds former "Dancing with the Stars" Kym Johnson (39) in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Chiyonofuji Mitsugu, Japanese sumo wrestler (31 tournament c'ships; Kyushu Tournament 1981-88), dies from pancreatic cancer at 61
Seymour Papert (1928-2016)
South African mathematician, dies at 88
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About July 31, 2016
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cheap Thrills - Sia Featuring Sean Paul
#1 Song: Cold Water - Major Lazer Ft. Justin Bieber & Mø
