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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for November 28 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on November 28(5)
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: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on November 28
Examples currently recorded for November 28 include Burundi Republic Declared (1966), Discovery of Pulsar PSR B1919+21 (1967), Air New Zealand Flight 901 Crash (1979). View all events →
Birthdays on November 28
People recorded as born on November 28 include Nao Hibino, Chase Elliott, Mostafa Mohamed. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for November 28: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for November 28?
- One event currently recorded for November 28 is: Burundi Republic Declared.
- Who was born on November 28?
- People recorded as born on November 28 include Nao Hibino, Chase Elliott, Mostafa Mohamed.
- How many historical events are recorded for November 28?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for November 28.
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