August 28

In 2022, a tragic shooting incident occurred in Phoenix, Arizona, where a man opened fire on pedestrians outside a local hotel. This horrific event resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including the shooter. Stay informed about the details and implications of this incident affecting public safety in Phoenix.

In 2017, the China-India border standoff reached a resolution as both nations withdrew their troops from Doklam, effectively ending a two-month stalemate caused by China's road construction in disputed territory. This significant event highlights ongoing tensions in the region and emphasizes the complexities of Sino-Indian relations.

In 2016, ISRO successfully conducted its pioneering experimental mission for the Scramjet Engine at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, marking a significant step towards the development of an advanced Air Breathing Propulsion System.

In 2009, NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery successfully launched on the STS-128 mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

In 2003, Brian Wells tragically lost his life in one of the most intricate and bizarre crimes in FBI history. This shocking case entangled him in a convoluted scheme that featured a bank robbery, a scavenger hunt, and a deadly homemade explosive device. Explore the details of this enigmatic criminal plot that captured national attention.

In 1999, the Russian space mission Soyuz TM-29 successfully concluded, marking the end of nearly a decade of continuous occupancy aboard the Mir space station, which was nearing its operational lifespan.

In 1998, during the Second Congo War, loyalist troops, supported by Angolan and Zimbabwean forces, successfully repelled the RCD and Rwandan offensive aimed at Kinshasa. This pivotal moment in the conflict showcased the strategic alliances and military dynamics shaping the region's history.

In 1998, Pakistan's National Assembly passed a constitutional amendment aiming to establish the "Qur'an and Sunnah" as the "supreme law." However, this significant bill faced defeat in the Senate, highlighting ongoing debates about the role of religious laws in governance.

In 1996, amidst the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, antiwar activist David Dellinger, along with Bradford Lyttle, Civil Rights Movement historian Randy Kryn, and eight other demonstrators, were arrested by the Federal Protective Service during a protest at the Kluczynski Federal Building. This significant event highlights the ongoing struggle for civil rights and antiwar activism.

In 1993, a tragic incident occurred when a Tajikistan Airlines Yakovlev Yak-40 crashed during takeoff at Khorog Airport in Tajikistan, resulting in the loss of 82 lives. This devastating accident remains one of the deadliest aviation disasters in the region’s history.