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.
1996 - Princess Diana and Charles, Prince of Wales, finalize their divorce after 4 years separation
1609 - English explorer Henry Hudson begins his exploration (for the Dutch) of Delaware Bay.
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
Her 2002 album, Up!, sold over twenty million copies worldwide, and she is sometimes referred to as The Queen of Country Pop. 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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