This Day in History Highlights Key Events by Date
On August 28 throughout history significant moments occurred. From Martin Luther King Jr announcing his dream in 1963 to Henry Hudson reaching Delaware Bay in 1609 and Emmett Till’s 1955 abduction and killing, the date marks pivotal events across civil rights, exploration, religion, transport, and conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Martin Luther King Jr
Lincoln Memorial
Henry Hudson
Delaware Bay
Elizabeth Ann Seton
New York City
United Parcel Service
American Messenger Company
Seattle
Manolete
Linares
Spain
Baytown Milestones Span 1950s to 1975 Ambulance Fee Rise
A historical Baytown timeline notes H E Brunson's 1950 appointment to the Equalization Board, local theater owners opposing tax increases, Labor Day weekend 1952 as Gulf Freeway traffic en route to Galveston, and the 1975 Baytown Council decision to raise ambulance base rates from $25 to $35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.E. Brunson
Baytown
Bible Verse Proverbs 11 28 Trust in Riches Fall
A concise biblical verse notes that reliance on wealth leads to downfall while the righteous prosper like a flourishing branch. The quotation from Proverbs 11 28 emphasizes moral inversion between material security and virtue.
Community center events fill Crosby area calendar
The Crosby Baytown area schedules multiple activities across centers. Luncheons, dances, rhythm walking and aerobics run at Crosby Highland Baytown centers with times from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. plus library story times, bridge, TOPS weight class, and senior games. Details include addresses and phone numbers for centers and organizers.
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Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Melissa
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Senior Citizen Bridge
Market St
Call
West Chambers
Suellyn Melcher
Baytown
Senior Citizen
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast
Sterling Municipal Library
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Overeaters Anonymous
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander
Pam
Johnny
Baytown Offers Family Karaoke Night At Market Street
Baytown Parks & Recreation launches Family Karaoke Night at Market Street tonight from 7 to 10 PM with a $3 admission and free entry for children 10 and under. More than 4,500 songs available spanning Frank Sinatra to Hannah Montana, per Recreation Manager Mike Flinn.
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The
Baytown
Baytown Parks & Recreation
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Frank Sinatra
Michael Jackson
Hannah Montana
Mike Flinn
City of Baytown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emmett Till
Chicago
Money
Miss
Hubert H. Humphrey
Mexico
Menachem Begin
U.S
Ramstein
West Germany
SUN History
Bluebonnet Room
Calvary Temple
Breda
la Porte Ladies Group
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
N. Main St
Bulletin Board
Chambers
Dr. Schilling
Baytown Classifieds
COX A/C
Plumbing
Cox
TRANE
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