Historical Events
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Alexei Mikhnov, Ukrainian-born ice hockey player
- Chris Duhon, American basketball player, born in Mamou, Louisiana
- G. Willow Wilson, American journalist and comic book writer
- Ian Crocker, American swimmer, born in Portland, Maine
- José Reina, Spanish football goalkeeper (Villarreal), born in Madrid, Spain
- Josh Kroeger, American baseball player, born in Davenport, Iowa
- Michele Rugolo, Italian racing driver, born in Montebelluna, Italy
- Patrick Nuo, Swiss pop singer, born in Lucerne, Switzerland
About August 31, 1982
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Abracadabra - The Steve Miller Band
- #1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor