This Day in History

This Day in History: August 28

From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to the waters of the North Sea, August 28 has been a date of major turning points. Test your knowledge of these significant historical events with our PENN daily quiz.

Date: 2026-08-28

1. On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., to hear Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech. What was the official name of this event?

2. In 1833, the British Parliament passed the Slavery Abolition Act, which received Royal Assent on August 28. What was the primary impact of this historic legislation?

3. On August 28, 430, a pivotal figure in Western theology and philosophy died during a siege of the city of Hippo Regius by the Vandals. Who was this influential Church Father?

4. A global leader in the automotive industry was officially founded on this day in 1937 when it split off from its parent loom-making company. Which manufacturer was incorporated on this date?

5. On August 28, 1914, the British Royal Navy engaged the German fleet in the first major naval battle of World War I. Where did this engagement, which resulted in a British victory, take place?