1963⚡ Event
Martin Luther King Jr. delivers 'I Have a Dream' speech
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
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What Happened on August 28?
Discover 17 historical moments on August 28 — 7 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on August 28(7)
1963⚡ Event
MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
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1973⚡ Event
Stockholm Hostage Situation Ends
Swedish police ended a seven-day hostage crisis in Stockholm, an event that led to the coining of the term 'Stockholm syndrome' due to the hostages bonding with their captors.
1987⚡ Event
Ryugyong Hotel Construction Begins
Construction commenced on the Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea, which would become the country's tallest building.
1993⚡ Event
Galileo Spacecraft Flies by Asteroid Ida
The NASA spacecraft Galileo passed by the asteroid 243 Ida, capturing the first known images of an asteroid moon.
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2021⚡ Event
Thomson-East Coast MRT Line Phase 2 Opens
The second phase of the Thomson-East Coast MRT line in Singapore began service.
2022⚡ Event
Phoenix Mass Shooting
A mass shooting occurred in Phoenix, Arizona, resulting in 33 fatalities and five injuries.
Famous Birthdays on August 28(5)
Notable Deaths on August 28(5)
2016🕊️ Death
Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel, a Mexican singer and songwriter, has died. He was born in 1950.
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2017🕊️ Death
Mireille Darc
Mireille Darc, a French actress and model, has died. She was born in 1938.
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2020🕊️ Death
Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman, an American actor and playwright, has died. He was born in 1976.
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2024🕊️ Death
Steve Silberman
Steve Silberman, an American writer and journalist, has died. He was born in 1957.
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August 28 in History
August 28 is home to 17 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 7 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1963 to the present day.
Major Events on August 28
Among the most notable events on August 28: Martin Luther King Jr. delivers 'I Have a Dream' speech (1963), MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech (1963), Stockholm Hostage Situation Ends (1973). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 28
Notable figures born on August 28 include Kim Se-jeong, Weston McKennie, Marissa Bode. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on August 28
Remembered figures who died on August 28 include Juan Gabriel, Mireille Darc, Chadwick Boseman. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 28?
- August 28 is home to 17 recorded historical entries, including 7 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on August 28?
- One of the most notable events on August 28 is: Martin Luther King Jr. delivers 'I Have a Dream' speech.
- Who was born on August 28?
- Famous figures born on August 28 include Kim Se-jeong, Weston McKennie, Marissa Bode.
- How many historical events happened on August 28?
- Our collection records 7 historical events on August 28, spanning centuries of world history.
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