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What Happened on August 28, 1959

Famous Deaths

  • Bohuslav Martinů, Czech composer (Hry o Marti), dies at 68
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights

About August 28, 1959

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Three Bells - The Browns
  • UK #1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Shadows