Historical Events
- "Gin Game" closes at Lyceum Theater NYC after 144 performances
Event of Interest
Diana, Princess of Wales, dies in a car crash in a road tunnel in Paris
Sports History
Don Mattingly's #23 is retired by NY Yankees
- Eddie George runs for 216 yards on 35 carries and scores a touchdown as the Oilers, playing their first NFL game in Tennessee, beat Oakland 24-21 in overtime at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis
- Last episode of Rolanda airs
Famous Deaths
Diana Spencer (1961-1997)
English Princess of Wales, dies in car crash in Paris at 36
- Dodi Fayed, Egyptian businessman, died in a car crash in Paris with Diana, Princess of Wales,at 42
About August 31, 1997
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
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#1 Song: Mo Money Mo Problems - The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase
#1 Song: Men in Black - Will Smith
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