On This Day - August 28
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in history that happened on this day, starting with...
1946: The Killers Premiere
The film noir classic debuted in New York City, featuring Ava Gardner and Burt Lancaster in his breakout role, cementing both stars in Hollywood history.
1955: Murder of Emmett Till
Chicago teenager Emmett Till was kidnapped, brutally beaten, and killed in Mississippi. His killers were acquitted, but his death galvanized the American civil rights movement.
1957: Thurmond’s Record Filibuster
South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond delivered the longest filibuster in Senate history, speaking for 24 hours and 18 minutes against the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
1963: March on Washington
Roughly 200,000 demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., in a landmark civil rights protest, remembered most for Martin Luther King Jr.’s stirring “I Have a Dream” speech.
1965: First Subway Opens
The inaugural Subway sandwich shop began serving customers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, eventually growing into one of the world’s largest fast-food chains.
1968: Democratic National Convention Clashes
Anti–Vietnam War protests outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago erupted into violent confrontations with police, remembered as the “Battle of Michigan Avenue”.
1970: “I’ll Be There” Released
The Jackson 5 released their hit single “I’ll Be There”, which became Billboard’s Song of the Year and one of the group’s defining tracks.
1973: Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On
Motown Records released Marvin Gaye’s landmark album, a soulful blend of romance and social commentary that became a cornerstone of his career.
1996: Charles and Diana Divorce
Prince Charles and Princess Diana formally ended their marriage, drawing global attention as the fairy-tale royal union came to a dramatic close.
2020: Death of Chadwick Boseman
Actor Chadwick Boseman, beloved for roles in Black Panther and 42, died at 43 after a private battle with colon cancer, stunning fans worldwide.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
