Historical Events
- John Reed forms American Communist Labor Party in Chicago
- Petlyura's Ukrainian Army kills 35 members of a Jewish defense group
- Ukrainian (Petlyura) Army recaptures Kiev
Famous Birthdays
- Amrita Preetam, Indian poet and author, born in Gujranwala, Pakistan (d. 2005)
About August 31, 1919
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
