- On the 28th of August, what transpired?
Current Calendar Page for August 28, 2024
Name Days
Augustus, Elmer, Joachima
Historical Happenings
2022 - A sad turn of events unfolds during a barbecue in a Dutch town near Rotterdam. Tragically, six individuals lose their lives when a truck veers off a dyke and slams into the crowd of around 60 partygoers.
2019 - Acting upon the instructions of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Britain calls for a Parliament suspension until mid-October. In the midst of the Brexit uproar, Johnson seeks to safeguard his vision for the UK's EU withdrawal on October 31. Mass protests ensue.
2014 - NATO accuses Russia of armed interference in Ukraine. More than 1,000 troops, well-equipped, are allegedly deployed to the contentious eastern Ukraine region. Russia denies the accusations.
1999 - The final crew departs the Russian space station "Mir" after 13 straight years of use. They then return to Earth.
1949 - The German Institute for Language and Poetry is established in Frankfurt's Paulskirche.
Birthdays
1974 - Carsten Jancker (50), former German footballer (Bayern Munich 1996-2002), 33 caps for the German national team
1969 - Jason Priestley (55), renowned Canadian actor (TV series "Beverly Hills 90210")
1954 - Gabriele Wetzko (70), East German swimmer, earning 4 gold medals at the 1970 European Championships
1749 - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, famous German poet ("Faust", "The Sorrows of Young Werther"), who passed away in 1832
Departures
1959 - Bohuslav Martinů, Czech composer (the "Epic of Gilgamesh", oratorio), born in 1890
On August 28, 2024, you might want to explore the city of Berlin in Germany, famous for its rich history and vibrant culture. In 1949, a significant event occurred in Frankfurt, Germany, with the establishment of the German Institute for Language and Poetry in the Paulskirche.
