Famous Quote For August 28
"We Americans write our own history. And the chapters of which we're proudest are the ones where we had the courage to change."
Al Gore, 1996
August 28 Birthdays
 
1997 - Johnnie Guilbert
2005 - Alana Thompson
2007 - August Maturo
1969 - Jack Black
2003 - Quvenzhane Wallis
1965 - Shania Twain
1991 - Kyle Massey
2011 - Ocean Maturo
1978 - Sam Wills
1989 - Cassadee Pope
1986 - Florence Welch
1965 - Satoshi Tajiri
2003 - Lily Wallace
2003 - Lil Ryan
1997 - Andrew Bazzi
1982 - LeAnn Rimes
1985 - Tanisha Thomas
1997 - Emilia McCarthy
1994 - Anna Thompson
1981 - Jake Owen
1985 - Jared Knabenbauer
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August 28 History
 

1991 - The collapse of the Soviet Union begins with the resignation of general secretary of Communist Party

1964 - In Philadelphia the Philadelphia race riot begins and spreads

1937 - The popular car brand, Toyota Motors, becomes an independent company

1917 - While picketing the White House 10 suffragettes were arrested

1907 - United Parcel Service Founded

This Day In Business

1898 - A carbonated soft drink is invented by Caleb Bradham - it is later named Pepsi-Cola.
This Day In Entertainment

1996 - Princess Diana and Charles, Prince of Wales, finalize their divorce after 4 years separation
This Day In Geography

1609 - English explorer Henry Hudson begins his exploration (for the Dutch) of Delaware Bay.
This Day In Sports

1987 - Phillies 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt passes Ted Williams, Willie McCovey w/ 522nd HR.

August 28th Holiday

Assumption of Mary (Eastern Orthodox Church) - Is celebrated as the day when the Virgin Mary's body was taken up into heaven.

Today's Birthday Trivia

She made her film debut in the film King Kong. Who is she?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

Learn about people born on this day by reading the August 28 Birthday Horoscope.

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