Historical Events
- Asif Iqbal & Intikhab Alam make 190 stand for 9th wkt v England
- MLB Boston Red Sox sign 1st free-agent outfielder Ken Harrelson for $75,000 bonus
- WCBS-AM (880) radio in NYC begins its all-news format; the AM station was knocked off the air just beforehand, moving the debut to the FM sister station (101.1)
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Armstrong, CFL slot back (Montreal Alouettes), born in Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Frederick Kesner, Philippine-born Australian poet, born in España, Manila
Famous Deaths
- Bruce Smith, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1941, U of Minnesota; NFL: Green Bay Packers), dies of cancer at 47
- Charles Darrow, American businessman who modified and popularized Monopoly game, dies at 78
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights
About August 28, 1967
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
#1 Song: San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott Mckenzie
