Birthdays occurring on August, 31

1870

Maria Montessori was born on August 31, 1870 Italian physician and educator. 1870-1952 The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist." More quotations from Maria Montessori

1885

DuBose Heyward was born on August 31, 1885 You could not give me toys in those bleak days; So when my playmates proudly boasted theirs, You caught me to the shelter of your arms, And taught me how to laugh away my tears More quotations from DuBose Heyward

1903

Arthur Godfrey was born on August 31, 1903 I'm proud of paying taxes. The only thing is--I could be just as proud for half the money. More quotations from Arthur Godfrey

Deaths occurring on August, 31

1986

Henry Moore died on August 31, 1986 English sculptor, 1898-1986 Discipline in art is a fundamental struggle to understand oneself, as much as to understand what one is drawing. More quotations from Henry Moore

1997

Princess Diana died on August 31, 1997 British former consort (1981-96) of Charles, princess of Wales, 1961-1997 Only do what your heart tells you. More quotations from Princess Diana