Historical Events
- 5-day power blackout of downtown Seattle begins
- Arbitrator George Nicolau rules owners conspired against free agents
- Bomb attack on office of South Africa Council of Churches
Famous Birthdays
- David Ospina, Colombian football goalkeeper, born in Itagüí, Colombia
About August 31, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monkey - George Michael
#1 Song: The Only Way Is Up - Yazz & The Plastic Population
