Deaths on July 31

Albert Leduc

Died on July 31, 1990

Albert Leduc, Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1902)

Joseph Albert Florimond "Battleship" Leduc (November 22, 1902 – July 31, 1990) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.

Albert played in the National Hockey League from 1925 to 1935. During this time, he played for the New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, and Montreal Canadiens. While with the Habs, he won two Stanley Cups in 1930, and 1931.

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2 Aug

Gulf War
Iraq invades Kuwait, eventually leading to the Gulf War.
8 Aug

Gulf War
Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.
23 Aug

Gulf War
Saddam Hussein appears on Iraqi state television with a number of Western "guests" (actually hostages) to try to prevent the Gulf War.
28 Aug

Kuwait
Iraq declares Kuwait to be its newest province.
28 Nov

Margaret Thatcher
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher resigns as leader of the Conservative Party and the prime ministry, and is succeeded as both by John Major.

Deaths on July 31

Albert Leduc

Died on July 31, 1990

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