Historical Events
Theater Premiere
Bertolt Brecht & Kurt Weil's play with music "The Threepenny Opera" premieres at the Theater am Schiffbauerdamm, Berlin
Famous Birthdays
- James Coburn, American actor (Our Man Flint, Magnificent Seven), born in Laurel, Nebraska (d. 2002)
- Jeremy Maas, British art dealer and writer, born in Penang, British Malaya (d. 1997)
1928 Highlights
About August 31, 1928
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
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