Historical Events
- 15th NFL Chicago All-Star Game: Chi Cards 28, All-Stars 0 (101,220)
- US expels Soviet Consul General in New York, Jacob Lomakin
Famous Birthdays
- John Noble, Australian actor (Dr. Walter Bishop-Fringe) and theatre director, born in Port Pirie, Australia
Robert Plant (74 years old)
British rock vocalist (Led Zeppelin - "Stairway To Heaven"), born in West Bromwich, England
Born in 1948
Famous Deaths
- David John de Lloyd, Welsh musician composer, dies at 65
About August 20, 1948
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
