Famous Birthdays
- Benito Wogatzki, German radio and TV writer (My Best Friends), born in Berlin, Germany (d. 2016)
- Robert Adams, American sci-fi author (Castaways in Time), born in Danville, Virginia (d. 1990)
- Roy Castle, English dancer and television entertainer (Record Breakers), born in Scholes, Yorkshire (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Moyshe Leyb Halpern, Galican-American Yiddish poet, dies of a heart attack at 46
Died in 1932 1932 Highlights
About August 31, 1932
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 91 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo