August 28th in History: Notable Events and Anniversaries

Civil Rights Movement's Triumph

On August 28, 1963, an estimated 200,000 people marched on Washington D.C. to demand an end to racial segregation and discrimination. The March on Washington was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement and is best known for Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.

Other Historical Milestones

• 1191: The Crusaders begin the Siege of Acre under Guy of Lusignan.
• 1609: English explorer Henry Hudson becomes the first European to sail up the Hudson River.
• 1845: The United States and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Washington, which establishes the border between the US and Canada at the 49th parallel north.
• 1916: Italy declares war on Germany, entering World War I on the side of the Allied Powers.
• 1968: The Democratic National Convention in Chicago is marred by violence and protests outside the convention hall.

The Gregorian calendar designates August 28 as the 240th day of the year (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining until the end of the year.