On this day

August 28, 1940

Revisit the news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

Portrait 1080 × 1920 PNG · created on your device

Filter by:

Headlines from August 28, 1940

Johnson Leads in All California Primaries, Democrat, Republican and Progressive; CALIFORNIA GIVES JOHNSON BIG LEAD

By the Associated Press

Renominated by Dems

None0 words

2 LONDON ATTACKS; Some Incendiary Bombs Dropped in Night Raid After Day's Lull NAZIS STRIKE AT 20 CITIES Said to Use Heavier Planes-- British Making Shelters More Permanent

By W.f. Leysmith Special Cable To the New York Times

London qrs believe Irish towns bombings were navigational error

None0 words

10,015 WAR PLANES UNDER WAY FOR U.S.; President, Answering Critics, Scores Congress Delay of Draft, Arms Fund, Tax Bills

By Charles Hurd Special To the New York Times

Roosevelt replies to Willkie's demand for separate air force; denies time for pol; replies to Byrd; repts 10,015 planes are under way and holds business men are satisfied with defense progress; scores Cong delays; Repr Cox offers resolution for continuous House investigation of Fed defense activities

None0 words

DRAFT BILL UPHELD IN FIRST TEST VOTE IN SENATE, 54 TO 29; Walsh Amendment to Delay Any Call Until Congress Has Declared War Is Beaten ADOPTION LIKELY TODAY Consent Obtained for Limit on Debate as Night Sessions Dampen Orators' Zeal

By Frank L. Kluckhohn Special To the New York Times

Sen upholds bill in 1st test vote by defeating Walsh amendment to delay conscription until war or invasion; Sens McCarran and E C Johnson attack bill; Sen Stewart assails Sen delay

None0 words

WILLKIE REJECTS COUGHLIN BACKING; Nominee Denounces Bigotry-- Registers as Voter--Leaves to Open Campaign Tour Comment on Editorial WILLKIE REJECTS COUGHLIN BACKING To Attend Convention Registration Starts Day Campaign Trip Plans In Accord With McNary COUGHLIN ISSUES REPLY Has Endorsed Neither Willkie Nor Roosevelt, He Declares ONE VOTE THAT WON'T BE LOST

By Unknown Author

Roosevelt comments

None0 words

1940William Cohen, American lawyer and politician, 20th United States Secretary of Defense^[†]

William Sebastian Cohen is an American lawyer, author, and politician from the U.S. state of Maine. A Republican, Cohen served as both a member of the United States House of Representatives (1973–1979) and Senate (1979–1997), and as Secretary of Defense (1997–2001) under Democratic President Bill Clinton.

1940Ken Jenkins, American actor^[†]

Ken Jenkins is an American actor, best known for his role as Dr. Bob Kelso, the chief of medicine on the American comedy series Scrubs (2001–2009). He has also had notable appearances in many popular TV shows.

1940Roger Pingeon, French cyclist (died 2017)^[†]

Roger Pingeon was a professional road bicycle racer from France.

Headlines from August 28, 1940

Johnson Leads in All California Primaries, Democrat, Republican and Progressive; CALIFORNIA GIVES JOHNSON BIG LEAD

2 LONDON ATTACKS; Some Incendiary Bombs Dropped in Night Raid After Day's Lull NAZIS STRIKE AT 20 CITIES Said to Use Heavier Planes-- British Making Shelters More Permanent

10,015 WAR PLANES UNDER WAY FOR U.S.; President, Answering Critics, Scores Congress Delay of Draft, Arms Fund, Tax Bills

DRAFT BILL UPHELD IN FIRST TEST VOTE IN SENATE, 54 TO 29; Walsh Amendment to Delay Any Call Until Congress Has Declared War Is Beaten ADOPTION LIKELY TODAY Consent Obtained for Limit on Debate as Night Sessions Dampen Orators' Zeal

Notable Births