Historical Events
The Green Pastures
Marc Connelly's stage drama "The Green Pastures", bible stories through the eyes of Southern Black child, closes at Mansfield Theater, NYC, after 640 performances and a Pulitzer Prize win
Famous Birthdays
- Lise Payette, Quebec politician, writer and columnist, born in Verdun, Quebec, Canada (d. 2018)
- Stelios Kazantzidis, Greek singer, born in Nea Ionia, Athens, Greece (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
- David Abercrombie, Abercrombie & Fitch founder, dies at 64
Died in 1931 1931 Highlights
About August 29, 1931
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 92 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
