August 31 Italy #1018 (issued 8-31-1970) Montessori, educator, born 8-31-1870 Hermann Helmholtz, scientist, 8-31-1821 George Sarton, historian, 8-31-1884 Alan Jay Lerner, lyricist, 8-31-1918 Frank Robinson, baseball, 8-31-1935 Itzhak Perlman, violinist, 8-31-1945 Birth Flower: Poppy Peace, sleep, imagination, beauty, courage, luxury Birthstone: Moonstone Intuition, balance, love, god fortune for healing Zodiac Sign: Virgo Harvest maiden with wheat, strong sense of service to help