Historical Events
- Mauthausen concentration camp opens in Austria
- Northwestern University awards honorary degree to dummy Charlie McCarthy
- On Connie Mack Day at Philadelphia's Shibe Park, the A's win a doubleheader
Famous Birthdays
- Beatrice "Beebe" Freitas [nee Botty], American pianist, organist, and voice teacher (Hawaii Opera Theatre), born in Youngstown, Ohio (d. 2018)
- Maurizio Costanzo, Italian television journalist (Maurizio Costanzo Show), born in Rome, Italy (d. 2023)
Paul Martin (85 years old)
21st Prime Minister of Canada (Liberal: 2003-06), born in Windsor, Ontario
About August 28, 1938
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
