August 28, 2013

August 28th in US History


On August 28th in US Political History


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On August 28th in 1565 A Spanish expedition under the command of Pedro Menendez de Aviles on the Florida coast and setup camp on the feast day of St. Augustine. The encampment was named after the saint.

On August 28th in 1609 Henry Hudson "discovered" Delaware Bay

On August 28th in 1861 the battle of Fort Hatteras N.C. took place

On August 28th in 1862 the battle of Thoroughfare Gap VA. took place

On August 28th in 1917 Ten (10) suffragists were arrested as they picketed the White House

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