Events for July 31

July 31, 1965

Cigarette advertising banned on television in Britain

Cigarette advertising banned on television in Britain.

July 31, 1845

Caledonian Railway Company authorized to commence business

Caledonian Railway Company authorized to commence business.

July 31, 1689

Derry-Londonderry relived of siege

Robert Lundy, Governor of Derry-Londonderry, advises surrender at the approach of James’s army but is overruled and allowed to escape. The city holds out under siege for 105 days and is relieved on this date

July 31, 1877

Minority of Home Rulers begin obstruction tactics in Commons