The XIV Paralympic Games open in London, England, United Kingdom. Date: August 29, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 29 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)

Russo-Ukrainian war: Ukraine begins its southern counteroffensive in the Kherson Oblast, eventually culminating in the liberation of the city of Kherson. Date: August 29, 2022 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 29 📅 Events on this day in 2022 📅 On This Day (Today)

Silliman University is founded in the Philippines. It is the first American private school in the country. Date: August 28, 1901 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 28 📅 Events on this day in 1901 📅 On This Day (Today)

A group of mid-level Greek Army officers launches the Goudi coup, seeking wide-ranging reforms. Date: August 28, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 28 📅 Events on this day in 1909 📅 On This Day (Today)

Queen Wilhelmina opens the Peace Palace in The Hague. Date: August 28, 1913 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 28 📅 Events on this day in 1913 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War I: The Royal Navy defeats the German fleet in the Battle of Heligoland Bight. Date: August 28, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 28 📅 Events on this day in 1914 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War I: Italy declares war on Germany. Date: August 28, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 28 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War I: Germany declares war on Romania. Date: August 28, 1916 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 28 📅 Events on this day in 1916 📅 On This Day (Today)