World History

  • August 28, 1963: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place in Washington, D.C., United States. The event culminated in Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, one of the most famous speeches in American history.
  • August 29, 1949: The Soviet Union detonated its first atomic bomb, code-named “First Lightning” or “Joe-1” in the West. This event marked the start of the nuclear arms race during the Cold War.
  • August 30, 1997: Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car crash in Paris, along with her companion Dodi Fayed and their driver. Her death led to an unprecedented outpouring of public grief in the UK and around the world.
  • September 1, 1939: Germany invaded Poland, marking the start of World War II. This act of aggression was a direct violation of the Treaty of Versailles, which had ended World War I.
  • September 3, 1783: The Treaty of Paris was signed, formally ending the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the United States of America. This treaty recognized the sovereignty of the United States over the territory bounded by what is now Canada to the north, Florida to the south, and the Mississippi River to the west.

Cleveland History

  • August 28, 1948: The Cleveland Indians made history by signing legendary African American player Satchel Paige. Paige, one of the oldest rookies in Major League Baseball at the age of 42, was an important figure in the integration of the sport.
  • August 29, 1992: The Cleveland Museum of Art opened a major exhibition of ancient Egyptian art titled “Egypt’s Dazzling Sun: Amenhotep III and His World,” attracting worldwide attention.
  • September 1, 1933: The Terminal Tower, an iconic Cleveland landmark, opened its doors to the public. At the time, it was the second tallest building in the world.
  • September 2, 1938: The Cleveland Zoo debuted one of its most popular exhibits, “Monkey Island.” The open-air exhibit was revolutionary for its time and remains a visitor favorite.
  • September 3, 1948: The Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by George Szell, gave its first concert at the Blossom Music Center. The center has since become the orchestra’s summer home.