Historical Events
- Braves sell pitcher Johnny Sain to the Yankees for $50,000
- Pirates snap NY Giants 16 game winning streak
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Hlubek, American rock guitarist (Molly Hatchet), born in Jacksonville, Florida (d. 2017)
- Keiichi Suzuki, Japanese songwriter and record producer (Moonriders), born in Tokyo, Japan
- Wayne Osmond, American singer (Osmond Brothers, Donnie & Marie), born in Ogden, Utah
Famous Deaths
- Robert Walker, American actor and writer (Strangers on a Train, Bataan, Madame Curie), dies from an adverse reaction to prescription drugs at 32
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About August 28, 1951
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
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