Friday August 28, 1908
US date format: 8/28/1908, UK date format: 28/8/1908
It was Friday, under the sign of Virgo (see zodiac on August 28, 1908). The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal), Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Robert Merle and Jacques Bordeneuve.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to Red Wing Medley by Arthur Pryor's Band.
His First Job, directed by Georges Méliès, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1908
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1908, at August 28 across the years or at August 1908 calendar.
Historical Events
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Holidays
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
Events
- 14th US Golf Open: Fred McLeod shoots a 322 at Myopia Hunt Club, Massachusetts
Famous Birthday
Ste Livrade / Lot Politician.
Gap physician.
Writer, dies at 87.
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Movies
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His First Job
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Georges Méliès
Lost and Found
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Philip Hunt
Robin Hood
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
The Blue Bird
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Walter Lang
Stung
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Benni Diez
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 28, 1908?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Arthur Pryor's Band - Red Wing Medley
- Enrico Caruso & Geraldine Farrar & Antonio Scotti & Gina Viafora - La Boheme - Quartetto: Addio, Dolce Svegliare (Farewell, Sweet Love)
- Henry Burr - I Want You
- Enrico Caruso & Louise Homer - Il Trovatore - Ai Nostri Monti (Home to Our Mountains)
- Frank Stanley & Henry Burr - Bye Bye Dearie
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TV Series
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How old am I?
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Magazine Covers
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Books
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Videogames
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 28, 1908?
On August 28, 1908 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is August 28, 1908?
On August 28, 1908 the zodiac sign was Virgo.
Who was the US President on August 28, 1908?
On August 28, 1908 the US President was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1908?
On August 28, 1908 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1908?
On August 28, 1908 Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 28, 1908?
On August 28, 1908 several famous people were born including, Robert Merle, Jacques Bordeneuve, Renaud Rinaldi.
