Historical Events
Hamza bin Laden Killed
American officials announce Osama Bin Laden's son, Hamza bin Laden and potential successor has been killed in US air strikes in Pakistan
- Kelly Craft confirmed by US Senate as US ambassador to the UN [1]
Siberian Wildfires
Russian President Vladimir Putin orders Russian army to help put out huge wildfires in Siberia covering three million hectares (7.4 million acres) after 700,000 people sign petition
- US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since 2008 by 0.25%
Famous Deaths
- Gordon Brand Jr., Scottish golfer (8 x European Tour wins; Ryder Cup 1987, 89), dies from a heart attack at 60
- V. G. Siddhartha, Indian coffee entrepreneur (Café Coffee Day), found dead at 60
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About July 31, 2019
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
#1 Song: Senorita - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
