Historical Events
- Det's rookie Rudy York sets record for HRs of 18 HRs in August
Famous Birthdays
- Guido de Moor, Dutch actor (Apart, Because the Cats), born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 1989)
- Warren Berlinger, American actor (Larry-Joey Bishop Shop, Take Two), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2020)
Famous Weddings
- American stage and screen actress Tallulah Bankhead (35) weds American actor John Emery (32) at her father's home in Jasper, Alabama; divorce in 1941
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights
About August 31, 1937
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo