births
August 31, 1945
Van Morrison, Northern Irish singer-songwriter
Van Morrison
Sir George Ivan "Van" Morrison is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician whose recording career started in the 1960s. Morrison's albums have performed well in the UK and Ireland, with more than 40 reaching the UK top 40, as well as internationally, including in Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
August 31
August 31 is the 243rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 122 days remain until the end of the year.