Famous Birthdays
- Charles "Chub" Feeney, American MLB executive (President of the National League), born in Orange, New Jersey (d. 1994)
- Raymond Williams, Welsh academic and novelist (Second Generation), born in Llanfihangel Crucorney, Wales (d. 1988)
About August 31, 1921
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo