Famous Birthdays
- Igor Zhukov, Russian pianist, conductor (Moscow Chamber Orchestra), and sound engineer, born in Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod), Russia (d. 2018)
- Marva Nettles Collins, American educator (West Side Preparatory School), born in Monroeville, Alabama (d. 2015)
About August 31, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo