Historical Events
- "Sugar Babies" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 1208 performances
- 39th Venice Film Festival: "The State of Things" directed by Wim Wenders wins Golden Lion
- The first Gay Games are held in San Francisco.
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
LeAnn Rimes (40 years old)
American country singer ("Blue"; "How Do I Live"), born in Jackson, Mississippi
- Anderson Silva de França, Brazilian footballer, born in São Paulo, Brazil
- Kevin McNaughton, Scottish footballer, born in Dundee, Scotland
- Thiago Motta, Brazilian footballer, born in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Geoff Chubb, South African cricket fast bowler (5 Tests, 21 wickets; Border), dies at 71
- Nini de Boël, Flemish operetta singer (White Horse), dies at 84
About August 28, 1982
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
#1 Song: Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners with The Emerald Express
