Historical Events
- Greg Luzinski is 1st player to put 3 HRs onto roof at Comiskey Park
Begin Resigns
Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin announces his resignation
- Joseph Kreckman sets record of 2,215 clay pigeons shot in an hour
Mame
Revival of Jerry Herman's musical "Mame", starring Angela Lansbury, closes at the George Gershwin Theater, NYC, after 41 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Alfonso Herrera, Mexican actor, and pop singer (RBD), born in Mexico City
- Lasith Malinga, Sri Lankan cricket fast bowler (4 wickets in 4 balls x 2; 4 x ODI, T20 hat tricks; 30 Tests), born in Galle, Sri Lanka
Famous Deaths
- Jan Clayton, American actress (Ellen Miller-Lassie), dies at 66
About August 28, 1983
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) - Eurythmics
#1 Song: Red Red Wine - UB40
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