Historical Events
- "Smoke on the Water" single by British rock band Deep Purple goes gold
- 6.8 quake centered in Oaxaca State in Mexico kills 527
- Bobby "Boris" Pickett's song "Monster Mash" goes gold
- France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
- India & Pakistan sign POW accord
Album Release
Tamla/Motown Records releases "Let's Get It On", the 13th studio album by Marvin Gaye
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- DJ Assault [Craig De Shan Adams], American musician, born in Detroit
- Matthew John Armstrong, American actor (American Dreams), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Theaster Gates, American installation artist, born in Chicago, Illinois
1973 Highlights
About August 28, 1973
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Brother Louie - Stories
#1 Song: Young Love - Donny Osmond
