Notable people born on August 28

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People born on this day

Shania TwainCanadian singer (born 1965)Born in 1965 · View source ↗1965

Jack BlackAmerican actor, comedian, and musician (born 1969)Born in 1969 · View source ↗1969

Valtteri BottasFinnish Formula 1 racing driverBorn in 1989 · View source ↗1989

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on August 28, 2026

Moon phaseFull MoonCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction100 %

Distance to the Moon389,200 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacVirgoTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. AugustineA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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