Historical Events
- French colonies Cameroon and Congo-Brazzaville support Gen De Gaulle
Famous Birthdays
- (Bhekizizwe) Joseph Shabalala, South African singer, songwriter, founder and musical director of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, born in Ladysmith, South Africa (d. 2020) [1] [2]
- Ken Jenkins, American actor (Scrubs - Dr. Bob Kelso), born in Dayton, Ohio
- Roger Pingeon, French cylist (Tour de France 1967 champion), born in Hauteville-Lompnes, France (d. 2017)
- William Cohen, US Secretary of Defense (1997-2001), (Sen (R) Maine, 1979-97), born in Bangor, Maine
1940 Highlights
About August 28, 1940
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
