The first telegraph connection to Nebraska territory was completed Aug. 28, 1860.
This Day in History – August 28: Midair collision of B-17 Bombers
Updated: Aug. 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM CDT
Eight B-17F “Flying Fortresses” Bombers were returning to the Army Airfield Base in Harvard on Aug. 28, 1943 when three collided…