Historical Events
Video Music Awards
23rd MTV Video Music Awards: Panic! At the Disco, Kelly Clarkson & James Blunt win
The Scream
Stolen on August 22, 2004, Edvard Munch's famous painting "The Scream" is recovered from a raid by Norwegian police. The painting was said to be in a better-than-expected condition.
Famous Deaths
- Derrick Wayne Frazier, American convicted murderer, executed in Texas at 29
- Mohamed Abdelwahab, Egyptian soccer left back (19 caps; African Cup of Nations 2006; Al Ahly SC, Aluminium Nag Hammâdi), dies from a heart defect at 22
- Tom Delaney, British racing driver (oldest licensed racing driver in the world), dies at 95
About August 31, 2006
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 17 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
#1 Song: London Bridge - 
#1 Song: Déjà Vu - 