Historical Events
- Northern Irish MP Gerry Fitt tables a House of Commons motion criticising the Royal Ulster Constabulary at Dungannon, "citizens of Northern Ireland should be allowed the same rights of peaceful demonstration as those in other parts of the United Kingdom"
- Police & anti-war demonstrators clash at Chicago's Democratic National Convention
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Boyd, Scottish actor (Seed of Chucky), born in Glasgow, Scotland
- Tom Fitzgerald, American NHL right wing (Florida Panthers), born in Billerica, Massachusetts
Famous Weddings
- 1 day marriage of TV character Murphy Brown
Famous Deaths
- John Gordon Mein, US ambassador in Guatemala, dies
- Nick Castle, American choreographer (Dinah Shore, Judy Garland), dies at 58
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About August 28, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
#1 Song: Do It Again - Beach Boys
