Historical Events
- Lefty Grove wins AL record tying 16th consecutive game
Famous Birthdays
Bill Shoemaker (1931-2003)
American Racing Hall of Fame jockey (8,833 career victories, Kentucky Derby 1955, 59, 65, 86), born in Fabens, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Aristides Agramonte y Simoni, Cuban-American Physician, Pathologist and Bacteriologist (yellow fever), dies at 63
Died in 1931 1931 Highlights
About August 19, 1931
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
