On this day in history - Today, July, 31

Today in History

• 1998 The British government bans landmines

  The move came after the public pressurized the parliament to pass the Landmines Act.

• 1992 Thai Airways International Flight 311 crashes while approaching Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal.

  All 113 people onboard were killed in the crash.

• 1991 US and USSR sign Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty

  The treaty, also known as START I, limited the number of nuclear weapons and missiles the signatorie

• 1981 First female president of the US National Bar Association is appointed

  Arnette R. Hubbard became the first woman to preside over the US National Bar Association, the count

• 1917 Third Battle of Ypres begins

  Also known as the Battle of Passchendaele, the battle was part of World War I and took place between