Historical Events
Event of Interest
President Obama officially re-designates Alaska’s Mt. McKinley as Denali, its native American name
- US President Barack Obama arrives in Alaska on a 3 day tour highlighting climate change
- Violent protests in Kiev after Ukraine parliament vote leave 1 national guard dead, 100 injured
Famous Deaths
- Colin Hope, British Industrialist (Turner and Newall), dies at 83
About August 31, 2015
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Late Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cheerleader - OMI
#1 Song: Fight Song - Rachel Platten
