It happened on a… August 28

Climate change activist Greta Thunberg arrives in New York after sailing across the Atlantic in an emissions-free voyage.

Kenya brings in world’s toughest ban on plastic bags with possible US$38,000 fine and four years in jail.

A divorce decree was issued for Britain’s Charles and Princess Diana. This was the official end to the 15-year marriage.

Michel Tremblay premieres ‘Les Belles-soeurs’; one of first artistic uses of Quebecois French slang – ‘joual’.

1st Subway sandwich shop opens in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his « I Have a Dream » speech at a civil rights rally in Washington, DC. More than 200,000 people attended.

« American Messenger Company » was started by two teenagers, Jim Casey and Claude Ryan. The company’s name was later changed to « United Parcel Service. »

Mgr. Bourget announces the building of a Roman Catholic Cathedral de Montréal.

Pharmacists John Lea & William Perrins manufacture Worcestershire Sauce.