Historical Events
- Louis Napoleon Parker's "Rosemary" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Félix-Antoine Savard, French Canadian priest and novelist, born in Quebec, Canada (d. 1982)
1896 Highlights
About August 31, 1896
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
