Famous Birthdays
- Aug 31 Greg Jefferson, NFL defensive end (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Aug 31 Mike Caldwell, NFL linebacker (Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals)
- Aug 31 Pádraig Harrington, Irish golfer (British Open 2007-08, PGA C'ship 2008, Ryder Cup wins 2002, 04, 06, 10), born in Dublin, Ireland
- Aug 31 Chris Tucker, American stand-up comedien and actor (Rush Hour), born in Atlanta, Georgia
