Famous Birthdays
- Kim Appleby, English singer (Mel & Kim-Coming to America), born in Stoke Newington, London
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Connolly, 1st baseball umpire elected to hall of fame, dies
1961 Highlights
About August 28, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 59 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
