31 August 1888 August 30, 2011 Author: Staff The first of Jack the Ripper, Mary Ann Nichols is murdered. Famous Words of Inspiration..."However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?" Siddhartha Buddha — Click here for more from Siddhartha Buddha No related posts. Categories: History Tags: 1888, 31 August