Historical Events
- Houston QB David Klingler sets NCAA record with 6 touchdown passes in the 2nd quarter as the Cougars clobbered Louisiana Tech 73-3
- Richard J. Kerr, ends term as deputy director of CIA
- Rockies bat out of order against Expos in 1st inning
- Uzbekistan declares independence from the Soviet Union following the failed coup in Moscow
Event of Interest
William H. Webster ends term as 14th director of CIA
Famous Birthdays
- Shi Tingmao, Chinese diver (4 x Olympic gold 3m springboard, 3m synchro 2016, 2020; 8 x World C'ship gold), born in Chongqing, China
Famous Weddings
- American "Jan & Dean" surf-pop vocalist Jan Berry (50) weds Gertie Filip on stage at the Stardust Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada; Dean Torrence serves as best man
Famous Deaths
- Gerry Davis, British screenwriter (Dr Who), dies at 61
- Leigh Watson, American aviation pioneer and air force general, dies at 93
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About August 31, 1991
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
