Historical Events
- Hurricane Harvey sets rainfall record (51.88 inches in Cedar Bayou) from a tropical cyclone in continental US, according to US National Weather Service
- Monsoon rains in Mumbai cause chaos closing schools and airports
Event of Interest
US President Donald Trump visits flood affected Texas
Donald Trump
Famous Deaths
- Dmitri Kogan, Russian concert violinist (Five Great Violins), dies of cancer at 38
- Janine Charrat, French ballerina and choreographer, dies at 93
- Larry Elgart, American big band jazz alto saxophonist, and bandleader ("Bandstand Boogie"; "Hooked On Swing"), dies at 95
2017 Highlights
About August 29, 2017
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
