Historical Events
- NY gives a ticker tape parade to returning US Olympians from London
US Men's Tennis Open
US National Championship Men's Tennis, Newport, RI: Defending champion William Larned beats Beals Wright 6-1, 6-2, 8-6 for his 4th of 7 US singles titles
US Golf Open
US Open Men's Golf, Myopia Hunt GC: Fred McLeod defeats fellow Scot Willie Smith by 6 strokes in an 18-hole playoff to win his only major title
About August 29, 1908
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 115 years and 8 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
