Famous Birthdays
- Bobby Carcassés, Cuban jazz and Latin music singer, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader, born in Kingston, Jamaica
- Charles Gray, British actor (Clay-Rawhide, Diamonds Are Forever, The Rocky Horror Picture Show), born in Bournemouth, Hampshire (d. 2000)
- Thomas Stewart, American bass-baritone (La Roche Capriccio), born in San Saba, Texas (d. 2006)
Famous Deaths
- Richard Haldane, British viscount and lord-chancellor (Life of A Smith), dies at 72
1928 Highlights
About August 29, 1928
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
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