31 July 1970 July 30, 2012 Author: Staff The last day of the rum ration in the Royal Navy. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Never murder a man who is committing suicide." Woodrow Wilson — Click here for more from Woodrow Wilson Related posts: 4 November 1970 5 March 1970 11 April 1970 4 July 1569 18 July 1984 25 July 1993 31 July 1992 8 July 1099 Categories: History Tags: 1970, 31 July