Historical Events
- Massive protest rally on Sackville Street attacked by the Dublin Metropolitan Police; two strikers killed by the police
- Soccer club PSV forms in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Bernard Lovell, English radio astronomer, founded Jodrell Bank Observatory, born in Oldland Common, Bristol (d. 2012)
- Michiel P. Gorsira, 1st Dutch Antillean in charge of Curacao (1951-67)
- Ray Dandridge, American Baseball HOF third baseman (3 × NgL All-Star 1935, 37, 44; American Association MVP 1950 Minneapolis Millers), born in Richmond, Virginia (d. 1994)
About August 31, 1913
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
