What happened on 28 August 1950?

Discover what happened on 28 August 1950 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Josepha Cools
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  • Johannes Anthonie de Visser (Dutch politician (1883-1950))
  • Ernest Douwes Dekker (Indonesia politician (1879–1950))
  • Wilhelm Deffke (German graphic designer (1887-1950))
  • Angiolo Badiani (Italian politician and private banker (1877–1950))
  • Vladimir Kirpichnikov (Soviet major general (1903–1950))
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  • Arthur Townsend (American politician (1868-1950))
  • Henry Lumley Drayton (Canadian politician (1869-1950))
  • Thomas Fletcher (English rugby union and rugby league footballer)
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  • Tasman Shields (Australian politician)
  • Charlie Johnston (Australian rules footballer)
  • Vilma Varga (Hungarian pianist and educator)
  • Franklin K. Mathiews (librarian, Boy Scouts of America)
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  • Wilhelmus Philippus van Ockenburg (Dutch photographer)
  • Ernst Löwenstein (Austrian-American bacteriologist, pathologist)
  • Ludwig Becker
  • Matti Teerisalo (Finnish soldier and police officer)
  • August Stark (1866-1950)