Historical Events
- Toyota Motors becomes an independent company
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Osborn, American session bass player (Johnny Rivers; Glen Campbell, Simon & Garfunkel - "Bridge Over Troubled Water"), born in Mound, Louisana (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Burr Opper, American pioneering cartoonist (Happy Hooligan), dies at 80
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights
About August 28, 1937
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo