Famous Birthdays
Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
American pop artist (Campbell's Soup Cans; Marilyn Diptych) and film producer (Frankenstein; Bad), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Herb Moford, American baseball player (d. 2005)
- Janice-Lee York Romary, California, fencer (Olympics 1948-68)
Famous Deaths
- W. H. Grattan Flood, Irish author and composer, dies at 68
1928 Highlights
About August 6, 1928
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo