Births on August 28

Jaakko Ojaniemi

Born on August 28, 1980

Jaakko Ojaniemi, Finnish decathlete

Jaakko Ojaniemi (born 28 August 1980, in Peräseinäjoki) is a Finnish former decathlete. After winning medals in junior level, he represented Finland several times in major athletics competitions.

Since his retirement, he has worked as fitness coach of formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas.

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26 Jan

Egypt
Israel and Egypt establish diplomatic relations.
2 Feb

United States Congress
Reports surface that the FBI is targeting allegedly corrupt Congressmen in the Abscam operation.
10 Jun

Nelson Mandela
The African National Congress in South Africa publishes a call to fight from their imprisoned leader Nelson Mandela.
29 Jul

Islamic Revolution
Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution.
9 Oct

14th Dalai Lama
Pope John Paul II shakes hands with the Dalai Lama during a private audience in Vatican City.

Births on August 28

Jaakko Ojaniemi

Born on August 28, 1980

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