Historical Events
- 51 people are killed in a series of bombings across Iraq
- 70th Venice Film Festival: "Sacro GRA" directed by Gianfranco Rosi wins Golden Lion
- China and Russia walk out of a UN Security Council meeting after the US pushes for immediate action against Syria's use of chemical weapons
Famous Deaths
- Rob du Bois, Dutch composer, dies at 79
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About August 28, 2013
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
#1 Song: Burn - Ellie Goulding
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