Famous Birthdays
- Husein Gradaščević, Bosniak general, born in Gradačac, Bosnia and Herzegovina (d. 1834)
- Johann Paul Aegidius Martini, composer, born in Freystadt, Germany (d. 1816)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Gottlieb Heineccius, German jurist, dies at 59
Died in 1741 1741 Highlights
About August 31, 1741
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Monday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 282 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
