Historical Events
- 24.8 cm rainfall at Bloomingdale, Michigan (state record)
- Ecuador becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty
- General von Kluck decides not to attack Paris
- German troops reconquer Soldau/Neidenburg East-Prussia
Famous Birthdays
- Richard Basehart, American actor (Voyage to Bottom of Sea), born in Zanesville, Ohio (d. 1984)
About August 31, 1914
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
