Historical Events
- British troops over run Johannesburg
- Brooklyn pitcher Brickyard Kennedy walks 6 straight Philadelphia Phillies in 2nd inning of the Superbas' 9-4 loss at Washington Park; Kennedy still achieves his 4th 20-win season
Famous Birthdays
- Gino Lucetti, Italian anarchist, born in Carrara, Italy (d. 1943)
- Roland Culver, English actor (Thunderball, Encore), born in London, England (d. 1984)
About August 31, 1900
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
