Historical Events
- The US dollar is allowed to float against the Japanese yen for the first time.
Famous Birthdays
- Janet Evans, American swimmer (Olympic gold 400m, 800m, 400m medley 1988; 800m 1992; WR 400m, 800m, 1,500m), born in Fullerton, California
- Raul Marquez, Mexican-American boxer (Olympic-92), born in Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico
- Shane Andrews, infielder (Montreal Expos), born in Dallas, Texas
Todd Eldredge (52 years old)
American figure skater (World C'ship gold men's singles 1996; 6 x US national champion), born in Chatham, Massachusetts
Born in 1971
Famous Deaths
- Nathan Leopold, US kidnapper and murderer of Bobby Franks (1924), dies at 66
1971 Highlights
About August 28, 1971
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Bee Gees
#1 Song: I'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross
