Historical Events
1st Photograph of a Tornado
First known photograph of a tornado is made near Howard, South Dakota
- MLB pitcher Mickey Welsh makes record for most consecutive batters struck out to begin a game, striking out the 1st 9 men he faces
Famous Birthdays
Peter Fraser (1884-1950)
British-born New Zealand statesman and 24th Prime Minister of New Zealand (1940-49), born in Hill of Fearn, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Juan de la Cruz Ignacio Moreno y Maisonave, Guatemalan-Spanish Cardinal (Archbishop of Toledo, first Cardinal born in America and of Creole parents), dies at 66
Died in 1884 1884 Highlights
About August 28, 1884
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 139 years and 8 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot