Famous Birthdays
- John Lupton, American actor (Tom-Broken Arrow), born in Highland Park, Illinois (d. 1993)
- Karlheinz Stockhausen, German classical and electronic music composer, born in Mödrath, Kerpen, Germany (d. 2007)
- Tinga Seisay, Sierra Leonean diplomat and pro-democracy advocate, born in Moyamba, Sierra Leone
1928 Highlights
About August 22, 1928
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Abolitionists
Dictators
Explorers
Outlaws
Queens
Spies