Historical Events
- Germany declares war on Romania
- Italy declares war against Germany
Famous Birthdays
- C. Wright Mills, American sociologist and writer (The Power Elite), born in Waco, Texas (d. 1962)
- Hélène Baillargeon, Quebec singer and folklorist, born in Saint-Martin, Quebec (d. 1997)
- Jack [Holbrook] Vance, American sci-fi author (2 Hugo, Dirdir, Pnume), born in San Francisco, California (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- Francis Warre-Cornish, English writer and scholar, dies at 77
About August 28, 1916
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
