Historical Events
Nehru Requests Independence
Jawaharlal Nehru requests independence of India
Famous Birthdays
- Johnny Mann, American music director (Johnny Mann Singers; Stand Up And Cheer), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 2014)
- Lloyd Casner, American race car driver and owner (Casner Motor Racing Division team), born in Miami, Florida (d. 1965)
Famous Deaths
- Franz Stuck, German painter (The Sin), dies at 65
- Wilhelm Wien, German physicist (laws of motion, Nobel Prize for Physics 1911), dies at 64
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights
About August 30, 1928
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo