Historical Events
- Georgian opposition stages the August Uprising against the Soviet Union
Famous Birthdays
- (Margaret) "Peggy" Ryan, American dancer (The Merry Monahans; Herr Come The Co-eds), and actress (Hawaii Five-0), born in Long Beach, California (d. 2004)
- Dick Mayer, American golfer (US Open 1957), born in Stamford, Connecticut (d. 1989)
- Janet Frame, New Zealand novelist (Intensive Care, Owls Do Cry), born in Dunedin, New Zealand (d. 2004)
- Tony MacGibbon, New Zealand cricket fast bowler (26 Tests, 70 wickets; Canterbury CA), born in Christchurch, New Zealand (d. 2010)
- Vilayat Khan, Indian classical sitar player and composer, born in Gouripur, Mymensingh, East Bengal (d. 2004)
Famous Weddings
Enid Blyton
British children's writer Enid Blyton (27) marries editor Major Hugh Alexander Pollock, DSO (36)
1924 Highlights
About August 28, 1924
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
