  Important Historical Incidents on 28th August (World)
1. 1963 – On August 28th Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech: During the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial, a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement advocating for civil rights and racial equality in the United States.
2. 1914 – Battle of Heligoland Bight: The first major naval battle of World War I, where British forces defeated German forces, marking an early victory for the Allies.
3. 1916 – Germany Declares War on Romania:
During World War I, Germany declared war on Romania after Romania entered the war on the side of the Allies, seeking to reclaim Transylvania from Austria-Hungary.
4. 1922 – The First Radio Commercial: The first-ever radio commercial was broadcast on station WEAF in New York City, marking the beginning of commercial radio broadcasting.
5. 1941 – Siege of Leningrad Begins: German forces began the siege of Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), a brutal and prolonged siege during World War II that lasted until January 1944.
6. 1964 – The Philadelphia Race Riots: Following an incident of police brutality, race riots broke out in North Philadelphia, highlighting the racial tensions in the U.S. during the Civil Rights era.
7. 1968 – Anti-Vietnam War Protests in Chicago: During the Democratic National Convention, police and National Guard forces clashed with anti-Vietnam War protesters in Chicago, an event that highlighted the deep divisions in the U.S. over the Vietnam War.
8. 1988 – Ramstein Air Show Disaster: A mid-air collision during an airshow at Ramstein Air Base in West Germany led to the deaths of 70 people and injuries to hundreds, making it one of the worst air show disasters in history.
9. 1990 – Iraq Declares Kuwait its 19th Province Iraq formally declared Kuwait to be its 19th province, following the invasion of Kuwait earlier in the month, escalating tensions that would lead to the Gulf War.
10. 2005 – Hurricane Katrina Evacuations: As Hurricane Katrina approached, mandatory evacuations were ordered in parts of Louisiana, marking the beginning of one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history.
Important Historical Incidents on 28th August (India)
1. 1896 – The Calcutta Tramways Strike: The Calcutta Tramways strike of 1896 began, one of the earliest organized labor movements in India, which had significant implications for workers’ rights.
2. 1920 – Announcement of the Non-Cooperation Movement:
Mahatma Gandhi formally announced the Non-Cooperation Movement, urging Indians to withdraw their support from British institutions and products as a peaceful protest against colonial rule.
3. 1947 – Radcliffe Line Finalized: The Radcliffe Line, the boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan, was finalized, resulting in the partition of Punjab and Bengal.
4. 1962 – Chinese Troops Cross into Indian Territory: Chinese troops crossed the McMahon Line, leading to the Sino-Indian War later in October 1962.
5. 1973 – First Nuclear Reactor in India: India’s first nuclear reactor, “Zerlina,” became operational at Trombay, marking an important step in India’s nuclear program.
6. 1974 – Launch of India’s First Insat Satellite: India launched its first Insat satellite, INSAT-1B, as part of its space program, a major milestone in the development of satellite communication in India.
7. 1987 – India Signs Accord with Sri Lanka on Tamil Refugees:   India and Sri Lanka signed an agreement concerning the Tamil refugees in India, with the aim of repatriating them under better conditions and ensuring their safety.
8. 2003 – Mumbai Bomb Blasts: Twin car bombings in Mumbai’s Zaveri Bazaar and Gateway of India resulted in over 50 deaths and hundreds of injuries, a major terrorist attack in India’s history.
9. 2017 – Dera Sacha Sauda Riots: Violence erupted in Haryana and Punjab following the conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the leader of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect, resulting in multiple deaths and widespread destruction.
10. 2018 – Arrest of Activists in Bhima Koregaon Case:
The Maharashtra Police arrested several activists across India in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence, leading to nationwide debates on human rights, dissent, and freedom of speech.
These events from both the world and India reflect the significant historical changes and movements that have shaped history on August 28.
