On this day in history
What happened on 28 August
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 28 August. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, literary giant, was bornCultural
- First TV commercial was airedScience
- Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speechWorld
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.