Historical Events
- 1st sun-powered automobile demonstrated (Chicago, Illinois)
- KTRE TV channel 9 begins broadcasting in Lufkin, Texas (ABC/NBC affiliate)
Famous Birthdays
- Edwin Moses, American 400m hurdler (2 Olympic golds), born in Dayton, Ohio
About August 31, 1955
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
