Births on August 31

Charl Schwartzel

Born on August 31, 1984

Charl Schwartzel, South African golfer

Charl Adriaan Schwartzel (; born 31 August 1984) is a South African professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour, European Tour, and the Sunshine Tour. He has won one major title, the Masters in 2011. Schwartzel's highest world ranking has been number six, after finishing in a tie for fourth at the WGC-Cadillac Championship in 2012.

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Events on 1984

7 Jan

Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
5 Jun

Indira Gandhi
The Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, orders an attack on the Golden Temple, the holiest site of the Sikh religion.
4 Aug

Burkina Faso
The Republic of Upper Volta changes its name to Burkina Faso.
20 Sep

Beirut
A suicide bomber in a car attacks the U.S. embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, killing twenty-two people.
26 Sep

Transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong
The United Kingdom and China agree to a transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong, to take place in 1997.

Births on August 31

Charl Schwartzel

Born on August 31, 1984

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Events on 1984

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Indira Gandhi

Burkina Faso

Beirut

Transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong