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It is 328 days, 3 hours, 39 minutes, 58 seconds until July 31, 2027.
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Temporal Context & Calendar Metrics for July 31
Excludes 93 weekend days (Saturdays & Sundays).
58.1% of annual orbital cycle.
Summer Solstice occurred June 21
Fire element (Jul 23 - Aug 22).
About July 31: Significance & History
Calendar Significance & Context
World Ranger DayJuly 31 marks the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) within the third quarter. Historically, key milestones on this date include the events of 1498 (Christopher Columbus sights the island of Trinidad on his third voyage to the Americas) and 1790 (Samuel Hopkins is issued the first U.S. patent for an improved method of making potash and pearl ash). Notable figures born on this day include Milton Friedman (born 1912) and J.K. Rowling (born 1965). The date also observes World Ranger Day.
On This Day in History
- 1498
Christopher Columbus sights the island of Trinidad on his third voyage to the Americas.
- 1790
Samuel Hopkins is issued the first U.S. patent for an improved method of making potash and pearl ash.
- 1971
Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin deploy the Lunar Roving Vehicle on the Moon for the first time.
Notable Birthdays
- Milton Friedmanb. 1912
American economist and Nobel laureate who advocated free-market capitalism and monetarism.
- J.K. Rowlingb. 1965
British author who created the Harry Potter fantasy series.
- Antonio Conteb. 1969
Italian football manager and former Juventus and Chelsea head coach.
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Frequently Asked Questions About July 31
What day of the year is July 31 and how much of the year has elapsed?
July 31 is Day 212 of 365 in the calendar year, representing 58.1% of the total annual cycle.
How many days are left in Q3 around July 31?
July 31 is situated in Q3. Each financial and calendar quarter spans approximately 90 to 92 days of diurnal tracking.
How many weeks and weekend days are left until July 31?
There are 46 full weeks plus 6 days (93 total weekend Saturdays and Sundays) remaining until July 31.
Which astronomical season and quarter does July 31 belong to?
July 31 falls in the astronomical season of Summer within Q3 of the calendar year. (Summer Solstice occurred June 21).