In History, Today on August 28

Hundreds of firefighters battle extensive wildfires in Greece, prompting international assistance amidst severe heatwaves and climate conditions.

A series of protests erupt in Bengaluru, India, as tech workers and local residents express dissent against government infrastructural policies, leading to discussions about public transport issues.

The United States launches a drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, targeting a suspected ISIS-K accomplice following the deadly bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport two days earlier.

Chadwick Boseman, the American actor known for his role as Black Panther, passed away from colon cancer, prompting widespread tributes.

Hurricane Harvey made its third landfall in the United States, causing catastrophic flooding in the Houston metropolitan area.

Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, begins kneeling during the national anthem before an NFL preseason game to protest racial injustice and police brutality in the United States.

The United Nations reported that more than 3 million people had fled Syria due to the ongoing civil war, marking a significant humanitarian crisis.

The United States commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 'I Have a Dream' speech by Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. President Barack Obama spoke on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, emphasizing the progress made and the work that still needed to be done to achieve racial equality.

Hurricane Irene made landfall in New Jersey, causing widespread flooding and power outages along the East Coast of the United States.

The availability of the extensive cache of confidential files from the British Security Service, or MI5, were revealed online by the guardian which included surveillance records from as far back as World War I.

Hurricane Katrina strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting widespread evacuations along the Gulf Coast of the United States.

Mars made its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60,000 years, coming within 34.6 million miles (55.7 million kilometers).

Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, finalized their divorce, officially ending their marriage.

Iraq declares Kuwait to be its 19th province following its invasion earlier in August, escalating tensions leading to the Gulf War.

Ramstein air show disaster: Three aircraft of the Italian Air Force collide during a display at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, killing 70 people and injuring 346.

The Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago, marked by anti-Vietnam War protests.

Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

French General Charles de Gaulle marches down the Champs-Élysées in Paris, celebrating the liberation of Paris from German occupation during World War II.

The first radio commercial, advertising for the Queensboro Corporation, airs on WEAF in New York.

Germany declares war on Romania during World War I, expanding the Eastern European front as Romania joins the Allied Powers.

The first successful American oil well was drilled by Edwin Drake near Titusville, Pennsylvania, marking the beginning of the U.S. petroleum industry.

The first issue of Scientific American magazine is published, marking the beginning of one of the oldest continuously published magazines in the United States.

The Slavery Abolition Act receives Royal Assent, abolishing slavery throughout the British Empire.

William Herschel discovered Saturn's moon Enceladus.

Henry Hudson discovers Delaware Bay during his exploration of the New World.

The Spanish Armada anchored in the Seine estuary after being chased from England by the English fleet, following the failed invasion attempt.

Pedro Menéndez de Avilés establishes the first permanent European settlement in what is now the continental United States, founding St. Augustine in Florida.

The Ottoman Turks occupy Belgrade and annex it into the Ottoman Empire, marking the end of the Siege of Belgrade.

John II became King of France following the death of his father, Philip VI. Known as John the Good, he faced major challenges including the continued conflict of the Hundred Years' War.

The Third Crusade: The Crusaders begin the Siege of Acre, a pivotal battle in the campaign to reclaim Jerusalem from Saladin.

The Battle of Isonzo took place, where Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths, defeated Odoacer, the king of Italy, marking a significant moment in the Gothic War.

The Western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos was forced to flee Ravenna after a coup led by the Roman general Orestes, who declared his own son, Romulus Augustulus, as emperor.