How Many Days Until August 28th

Knowing how many days ahead we have until a specific date can be very important in many situations - find out how many days are left until August 28th.


 

August 28th: Day Overview and Fun Facts

  • Day of the Year: August 28th is the 240th day of the year in common years and the 241st in leap years.
  • Days Remaining: There are 125 days left in the year after August 28th.

Fun Facts About August 28th

  • Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech: On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
  • The Discovery of Helium: On August 28, 1868, French astronomer Pierre Janssen observed a bright yellow line in the spectrum of the sun during a solar eclipse, leading to the discovery of helium.
  • The Founding of Toyota: On August 28, 1937, Toyota Motor Corporation was officially established in Japan, becoming one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world.
  • The Battle of Concordia Ends: On August 28, 1862, during the Second Battle of Bull Run in the American Civil War, Confederate forces achieved a significant victory over Union troops.
  • The First Radio Commercial Broadcast: On August 28, 1922, the first-ever radio advertisement aired on WEAF in New York City, marking the beginning of commercial radio.
  • The Opening of the Summer Olympics in Berlin: On August 28, 1936, the Berlin Summer Olympics began, remembered for Jesse Owens’ groundbreaking athletic achievements amid a politically charged atmosphere.
  • The Signing of the Treaty of Nystad: On August 28, 1721, the Treaty of Nystad ended the Great Northern War, securing Russian dominance in Eastern Europe.
  • Hurricane Katrina Strikes the Gulf Coast: On August 28, 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused catastrophic flooding and devastation in New Orleans and surrounding areas, becoming one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history.
  • The Launch of the Mars Curiosity Rover: On August 28, 2012, NASA launched the Curiosity rover, designed to explore the surface of Mars and search for signs of life.

Notable Birthdays:

  • Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749): German writer, poet, and philosopher, known for works like Faust and The Sorrows of Young Werther.
  • Leo Tolstoy (1828): Renowned Russian author of literary masterpieces such as War and Peace and Anna Karenina.
  • Shania Twain (1965): Canadian country music star and one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Fun Observation

August 28th is a day marked by significant events in civil rights, scientific discoveries, and global achievements. From Martin Luther King Jr.'s inspiring speech to the discovery of helium and the establishment of Toyota, this date highlights humanity’s resilience, progress, and capacity for transformative change.


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