Historical Events
Aretha Franklin Lies in State
Aretha Franklin lies in state at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit in a 24 carat coffin
- Chinese ride-sharing firm Didi Chuxing issues public apology after second Hitch passenger killed within three months
- Puerto Rico raises official death toll of 2017 Hurricane Maria from 64 to 2,975
Famous Deaths
- Tatyana Kuznetsova, Soviet cosmonaut (youngest person selected for space training at 20 but never flew), dies at 77
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About August 28, 2018
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: In My Feelings - Drake
#1 Song: Shotgun - George Ezra
