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What Happened on August 28, 1885

Famous Birthdays

  • Armas Maasalo, Finnish composer, organist (St. John's Lutheran Church, 1926-58), and pedagogue (Helsinki Church Music Institute, 1914-51), born in Rautavaara, Finland (d. 1960)
  • Vance Palmer, Australian author, born in Bundaberg, Australia (d. 1959)

Famous Deaths

  • Julius Hopp, Austrian composer, dies at 66
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights

About August 28, 1885

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo