What Happened on August 28, 1937

Historical Events

  • Toyota Motors becomes an independent company

Famous Birthdays

  • Joe Osborn, American session bass player (Johnny Rivers; Glen Campbell, Simon & Garfunkel - "Bridge Over Troubled Water"), born in Mound, Louisana (d. 2018)

Famous Deaths

  • Frederick Burr Opper, American pioneering cartoonist (Happy Hooligan), dies at 80
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights

About August 28, 1937

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 86 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo