Historical Events
Monty Takes Command
Gen Bernard Montgomery ("Monty") becomes commander of 3rd "Iron" Infantry division
- Journalist Care Hollingworth observes the “large numbers of troops, literally hundreds of tanks, armored cars and field guns” Germany had aligned along the Polish border. Three days later, Hitler invades Poland and WWII begins.
- Netherland mobilizes
- Sammy Fain and Jack Yellen's musical "George White's Scandals" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Clem Cattini, British rock drummer (The Tornados), born in Stoke Newington, North London, England
- [Catherine] Cassie Mackin, American newswoman (NBC TV) and 1st woman to regularly anchor an evening network newscast alone, born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 1982)
About August 28, 1939
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 84 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
