Today In History – “I Have A Dream” Speech

TODAY IN HISTORY - 8/28:

1565 - Oldest city in the US, St Augustine Fla, established
1963 - Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I have a dream speech" adressing civil rights march at Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC
1981 - John Hinckley Jr pleads innocent in attempt to kill President Reagan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY / ANNIVERSARY TO:

1921 - Nancy Kulp, Harrisburg PA, actress (Miss Hathaway-Beverly Hillbillies)
1965 - Shania Twain, Windsor Ontario, Canadian singer (You're Still the One)

GOODBYE TO:

1985 - Ruth Gordon, actress (Big Bus), dies of a stroke in her sleep at 88
1987 - John Huston, US/Irish actor/director (Maltese Falcon), dies at 81

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