This Day in History: August 28

1189 Beginning of the Siege of Acre in the Third Crusade

Under the leadership of Guy of Lusignan, the Crusaders mark the beginning of the Siege of Acre as part of the historic Third Crusade.

1609 Exploration of Delaware Bay by Henry Hudson

Renowned English explorer Henry Hudson ventures into new territories as he discovers and explores the Delaware Bay, providing new paths for future explorations.

1830 Inaugural Race of the American Locomotive "Tom Thumb"

The "Tom Thumb" locomotive, being the first American-built locomotive, races against a horse-drawn car from the Stockton and Stokes stagecoach company. The epic race, from Baltimore to Ellicott Mills, unfortunately concludes with the horse winning due to technical issues with "Tom Thumb".

1845 Launch of the First Issue of Scientific American Magazine

The much-revered Scientific American magazine published its first-ever issue, marking a significant contribution to science communication, and setting the foundation for the magazine to become a leading scientific publication.

1937 Establishment of Toyota Motor Corporation

The globally renowned Toyota Motor Corporation was originally formed as an offshoot of the Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, Ltd. Under the command of Kiichiro Toyoda, Sakichi Toyoda's son, the automobile division was created.

1955 Brutal Killing of Emmett Till in Mississippi

An event that shook the nation, young African-American boy Emmett Till was savagely killed by white men, following an alleged report of him flirting with a white woman. Till's murder would trigger significant civil rights protests and become a symbol of racial tension in Mississippi.

1963 Martin Luther King Jr.'s Iconic "I have a dream" Speech

Marking a monumental moment in the American civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. delivers the historic "I have a dream" speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C.

1963 Opening of the Evergreen Bridge for Traffic

Stretching impressively over Lake Washington, the Evergreen Point Bridge earns the title of the longest floating bridge worldwide on its opening to traffic. The iconic bridge connects Seattle and Medina and stands as a notable achievement in civil engineering.