August 28 is a significant date in Ohio history, marked by important events that have contributed to the state's rich heritage. Here are five interesting facts about August 28 in Ohio history:

1. In 1917, one of the deadliest railroad accidents in U.S. history occurred in Mentor, Ohio. Two trains collided head-on, killing 21 people and injuring over 50 more. The accident was caused by poor communication between the crews and the dispatcher.

2. On August 28, 1920, Ohio became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The amendment was officially adopted on August 26, 1920, but needed to be ratified by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution.

3. In 1945, the first U.S. soldier killed in action during the Pacific War was a native of Wellsville, Ohio. Private Robert M. Losey died while serving with the 27th Infantry Division in the Philippines.

4. On August 28, 1958, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dedicated the William H. Harsha Lake and Dam in Batavia, Ohio. Named after Congressman William H. Harsha, the project was designed to prevent flooding and improve water quality in the Ohio River.

5. In 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Although the march took place in Washington, D.C., many Ohioans participated, including civil rights activists from Cleveland, Cincinnati, and other cities. King's speech remains one of the most iconic and inspiring moments in American history.