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What Happened on August 31, 1915

Historical Events

  • Brazil becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty
  • Chicago White Sox Jimmy Lavender no-hits NY Giants, 2-0

Famous Birthdays

  • Pete Newell, American Basketball Hall of Fame coach (Uni of San Francisco, Michigan State Uni; NCAA Men's C'ship 1959, Cal Berkeley; Olympic gold 1960), born in Vancouver, Canada (d. 2008)

About August 31, 1915

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo