Historical Events
Video Music Awards
20th MTV Video Music Awards: Missy Elliott, Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake win
- An electricity blackout cuts off power to around 500,000 people living in south east England and brings 60% of London's underground rail network to a halt.
Famous Birthdays
- Lexi Underwood, American actress and singer (Cruel Summer), born in Cheverly, Maryland
- Quvenzhané Wallis, American actress (Beasts of the Southern Wild, Annie), born in Houma, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Brian Douglas Wells, American criminal (failed) (b. 1956)
- Peter Hacks, German playwright (Tie Windloch) and essayist, dies at 75
Died in 2003 2003 Highlights
About August 28, 2003
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crazy In Love - Beyonce Featuring Jay Z
#1 Song: Breathe - Blu Cantrell Ft. Sean Paul
