Famous Birthdays
- Alice Playton, American actress (Who Killed Mary Whats 'er Name), born in New York City
- Shoto Tanemura, Japanese martial artist, born in Matsubushi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Manolete [Manuel Laureano RodrÃguez Sánchez], Spanish bullfighter, dies at 30
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About August 28, 1947
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo
