August 28 is the 240th day of the year (241st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 125 days remain until the end of the year. 475 – The Roman general Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his capital city, Ravenna. 489 – Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths, defeats Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo, forcing his way into Italy.

Historical events for the 28th of August. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on August 28.

On This Day In History - August 28: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

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2024年8月28日 · Events important to the Civil Rights Movement — from the "I Have a Dream" speech to Emmett Till's murder — took place on Aug. 28

2012年8月28日 · Scientific American, Martin Luther King delivers his 'I Have a Dream' speech, a horse races a train and other major events, birthdays and deaths from August 28.

What Happened On This Day – August 28. 1963 Martin Luther King Makes His "I Have a Dream" Speech. The historic speech that was a call to end racism in the United States was given in front of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, a political rally organized by human and political rights groups.

On August 28, 1955, the brutal murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi became a catalyst for the civil rights movement. Till, an African American boy from Chicago, was visiting relatives in Money, Mississippi, when he was accused of offending a white woman in a grocery store.

2024年7月5日 · August 28 has been a date of significant historical events across centuries and continents. From the fall of the Western Roman Empire to crucial scientific discoveries, each event has left a lasting impact.

Did you know that August 28 is known as Bow Tie Day? Here you'll find interesting facts about Aug 28 as well as historical events that happened on this day.