Historical Events
- 1st regular-season matchup of defending Cy Young Award winners
Event of Interest
Frank Viola & Mets outduel Orel Hershiser & Dodgers 1-0
Orel Hershiser
Famous Birthdays
- Cécile McLorin Salvant, American jazz vocalist (Cecile, WomanChild), born in Miami, Florida
- Trixie Mattel [Brian Firkus], American drag queen, singer-songwriter, comedian, and television personality (The Trixie & Katya Show), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Alsop, American political newspaper columnist (Men Around the President), dies at 78
1989 Highlights
About August 28, 1989
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Late Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
