Historical Events
- The United States formally takes control of Midway Atoll, years after it was sighted and claimed by Captain N.C. Brooks
Famous Birthdays
- Umberto Giordano, Italian composer, chiefly of opera (was Andrea Chénier; Fedora; La cena delle beffe), born in Foggia, Apulia, Kingdom of Italy (d. 1948)
About August 28, 1867
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 156 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
