Historical Events
- 17th Venice Film Festival opens. No Golden Lion awarded
- Australia clings on for a draw in 5th Test at The Oval, London; England retain cricket Ashes with Jim Laker's 46 wickets a record series haul
Famous Birthdays
- Beverley Goddard-Callender, English track and field athlete (Olympic bronze 1980, 84), born in Barbados
- Luis Guzmán, Puerto Rican actor (The Limey), born in Cayey, Puerto Rico
About August 28, 1956
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 67 years and 8 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day
