What Happened on August 28?
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EVENTS ON AUGUST 28
Explore the most important historical events that happened on August 28, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Richard Wagner
Year:
1850
Richard Wagner's Lohengrin premieres at the Staatskapelle Weimar.
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Carrington Event
Year:
1859
The Carrington event is the strongest geomagnetic storm on record to strike the Earth. Electrical telegraph service is widely disrupted.
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Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire
Year:
1849
Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire: After a month-long siege, Venice, which had declared itself independent as the Republic of San Marco, surrenders to Austria.
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Scientific American
Year:
1845
The first issue of Scientific American magazine is published.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Year:
1830
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's new Tom Thumb steam locomotive races a horse-drawn car, presaging steam's role in U.S. railroads.
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Slavery Abolition Act 1833
Year:
1833
The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 receives royal assent, making the purchase or ownership of slaves illegal in the British Empire with exceptions.
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American Civil War
Year:
1861
American Civil War: Union forces attack Cape Hatteras, North Carolina in the Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries which lasts for two days.
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Second Battle of Bull Run
Year:
1862
American Civil War: The Second Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Battle of Second Manassas, begins in Virginia. The battle ends on August 30 with another Union defeat.
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BIRTHS ON AUGUST 28
Discover famous people and historical figures born on August 28, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Andy Bathgate
Year of birth:
1932
Andy Bathgate, Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and manager (died 2016)
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Yakir Aharonov
Year of birth:
1932
Yakir Aharonov, Israeli academic and educator
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Tito Capobianco
Year of birth:
1931
Tito Capobianco, Argentinian director and producer (died 2018)
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Cristina Deutekom
Year of birth:
1931
Cristina Deutekom, Dutch soprano and actress (died 2014)
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Ola L. Mize
Year of birth:
1931
Ola L. Mize, American colonel, Medal of Honor recipient (died 2014)
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Philip French
Year of birth:
1933
Philip French, English journalist, critic, and producer (died 2015)
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Sonny Shroyer
Year of birth:
1935
Sonny Shroyer, American actor
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Marcello Gandini
Year of birth:
1938
Marcello Gandini, Italian automotive designer (died 2024)
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DEATHS ON AUGUST 28
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on August 28, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Edgeworth David
Year of death:
1934
Edgeworth David, Welsh-Australian geologist and explorer (born 1858)
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Adolf Schmal
Year of death:
1919
Adolf Schmal, Austrian fencer and cyclist (born 1872)
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George Prendergast
Year of death:
1937
George Prendergast, Australian politician, 28th Premier of Victoria (born 1854)
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Boris III of Bulgaria
Year of death:
1943
Boris III of Bulgaria (born 1894)
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Georg Hellat
Year of death:
1943
Georg Hellat, Estonian architect (born 1870)
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Frederick Law Olmsted
Year of death:
1903
Frederick Law Olmsted, American journalist and architect, co-designed Central Park (born 1822)
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Henry Sidgwick
Year of death:
1900
Henry Sidgwick, English economist and philosopher (born 1838)
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Edward Dando
Year of death:
1832
Edward Dando, English thief
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HOLIDAYS ON AUGUST 28
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on August 28 around the world.
Moses the Black
Christian feast day: Moses the Black
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August 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: August 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Alexander of Constantinople
Christian feast day: Alexander of Constantinople
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Saint Hermes
Christian feast day: Hermes
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Edmund Arrowsmith
Christian feast day: Edmund Arrowsmith
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Augustine of Hippo
Christian feast day: Augustine of Hippo
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Grandparents' Day
National Grandparents Day (Mexico)
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