1979⚡ Event
Callaghan Government Falls
British Prime Minister James Callaghan's government was defeated by one vote in a no-confidence motion. This followed widespread strikes during the Winter of Discontent.
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What Happened on March 28?
Discover 15 historical moments on March 28 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on March 28(5)
1997⚡ Event
Tragedy of Otranto
The Italian Navy vessel Sibilla collided with the Albanian civilian vessel Kateri i Radës, causing it to sink and resulting in dozens of deaths.
disaster
1999⚡ Event
Izbica Massacre
During the Kosovo War, Serbian police and special forces killed approximately 93 Kosovo Albanians in Izbica village.
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2015⚡ Event
Mogadishu Hotel Siege Ends
A siege by al-Shabaab militants on a Mogadishu hotel ended, with Somali Armed Forces recapturing the premises. The attack killed at least 20 people.
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2025⚡ Event
Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, resulting in over 5,000 deaths.
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Famous Birthdays on March 28(5)
Notable Deaths on March 28(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Death of Didier Ratsiraka
Didier Ratsiraka, a Malagasy politician and naval officer, died.
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2023🕊️ Death
Death of Paul O'Grady
Paul O'Grady, an English comedian, actor, and drag queen, died.
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2023🕊️ Death
Death of Ryuichi Sakamoto
Ryuichi Sakamoto, a Japanese composer, record producer, and actor, died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Death of Larry Lloyd
Larry Lloyd, an English professional football player and coach, died.
sports
2024🕊️ Death
Death of Mark Spiro
Mark Spiro, an American songwriter, record producer, and recording artist, died.
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March 28 in History
March 28 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1979 to the present day.
Major Events on March 28
Among the most notable events on March 28: Callaghan Government Falls (1979), Tragedy of Otranto (1997), Izbica Massacre (1999). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on March 28
Notable figures born on March 28 include Birth of Matt Renshaw, Birth of Max Strus, Birth of Lance Morris. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on March 28
Remembered figures who died on March 28 include Death of Didier Ratsiraka, Death of Paul O'Grady, Death of Ryuichi Sakamoto. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 28?
- March 28 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on March 28?
- One of the most notable events on March 28 is: Callaghan Government Falls.
- Who was born on March 28?
- Famous figures born on March 28 include Birth of Matt Renshaw, Birth of Max Strus, Birth of Lance Morris.
- How many historical events happened on March 28?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on March 28, spanning centuries of world history.
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