UPI Almanac for Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008.

UPI Almanac for Friday, Aug. 31, 2007.

Today is Thursday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2006 with 122 to follow.

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2005 with 122 to follow.

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 31, the 244th day of 2004 with 122 to follow.

Today is Sunday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2003 with 122 to follow.

Singer and actress Pearl Bailey was born this day in 1918 in Newport News, Va. In addition to singing and film work, Bailey won a special Tony Award in 1968 for her performance in an all-black version of "Hello, Dolly!"

Polly Lewis of The Lewis Family born in Lincoln County, Ga., 1937. Johnny Russell born in Roundaway, Miss., 1940.

PATTY DUKE INJURED IN TANGLE WITH HORSE