This day in geek history: August 28

1917

Jack Kirby's birthday: Often called the The King of Comics, or just The King, Jack Kirby has a long and influential history in comics from the golden age (starting in the 1930's and includes creating Captain America), through the silver age (including creating many of Marvel's most iconic characters alongside Stan Lee), and into the 90's. He died Feb. 6, 1991.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kirby