1966⚡ Event
Burundi Republic Declared
Michel Micombero led a military coup in Burundi on November 28, 1966, abolishing the monarchy and establishing a republic with himself as president.
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What Happened on November 28?
Discover 15 historical moments on November 28 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Michel Micombero
Historical Events on November 28(5)
1967⚡ Event
Discovery of Pulsar PSR B1919+21
Jocelyn Bell Burnell noticed unusual data from a radio telescope on November 28, 1967, which led to the discovery of the first known pulsar, PSR B1919+21.
science
1979⚡ Event
Air New Zealand Flight 901 Crash
Air New Zealand Flight 901 crashed into Mount Erebus in Antarctica on November 28, 1979, killing all 257 people on board.
disasterexploration
1987⚡ Event
South African Airways Flight 295 Crash
South African Airways Flight 295 crashed into the Indian Ocean on November 28, 1987, after an in-flight fire, killing all 159 people on board.
disaster
2016⚡ Event
LaMia Flight 2933 Crash
LaMia Flight 2933 crashed near Medellín, Colombia, on November 28, 2016, killing 71 people, including many from the Chapecoense Football Club.
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Famous Birthdays on November 28(5)
Notable Deaths on November 28(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Charlie Munger
American businessman and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway who died in 2023.
economics
November 28 in History
November 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 1966 to the present day.
Major Events on November 28
Among the most notable events on November 28: Burundi Republic Declared (1966), Discovery of Pulsar PSR B1919+21 (1967), Air New Zealand Flight 901 Crash (1979). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on November 28
Notable figures born on November 28 include Nao Hibino, Chase Elliott, Mostafa Mohamed. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on November 28
Remembered figures who died on November 28 include Charlie Munger, Prince Johnson, Ananda Krishnan. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 28?
- November 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 November 28?
- One of the most notable events on November 28 is: Burundi Republic Declared.
- Who was born on November 28?
- Famous figures born on November 28 include Nao Hibino, Chase Elliott, Mostafa Mohamed.
- How many historical events happened on November 28?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on November 28, spanning centuries of world history.
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