1965⚡ Event
Gateway Arch completed
In St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., the 630-foot (190 m)-tall steel catenary Gateway Arch was completed.
technology
What Happened on October 28?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for October 28 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Jamshid Sharmahd
Historical Events on October 28(5)
1971⚡ Event
Prospero, the first British satellite, launched
Prospero, the first British satellite launched on a British rocket, lifted off from Launch Area 5B in Woomera, South Australia.
sciencetechnologyspace
1992⚡ Event
Hans-Adam II threatens to dismiss Liechtenstein's Landtag
Hans-Adam II threatened to dismiss the Landtag of Liechtenstein over disagreements on the date of a referendum for the country's accession to the EEA.
politics
2007⚡ Event
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner elected president of Argentina
In the Argentine general election, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner became the first woman to be elected president of Argentina.
politics
2013⚡ Event
Terrorist attack in Beijing
The first terrorist attack in Beijing's recent history occurred when members of the Turkistan Islamic Party drove a vehicle into a crowd, killing five people and injuring thirty-eight others.
politicswar
Birthdays on October 28(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Stetson Bennett
Stetson Bennett, an American football player, was born on this date.
sports
1998🎂 Birth
Nolan Gould
Nolan Gould, an American actor, was born on this date.
entertainment
2001🎂 Birth
Sonay Kartal
Sonay Kartal, a British tennis player, was born on this date.
sports
2006🎂 Birth
Yoon Do-young
Yoon Do-young, a South Korean footballer, was born on this date.
sports
Deaths on October 28(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Matthew Perry
American-Canadian actor. He was born in 1969.
entertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Renato Martino
Italian Roman Catholic cardinal. He was born in 1932.
religion
2024🕊️ Death
Paul Morrissey
American director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born in 1938.
entertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Jamshid Sharmahd
German-American affiliate of Kingdom Assembly of Iran. He was born in 1955.
October 28 in History
October 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 October 28
Examples currently recorded for October 28 include Gateway Arch completed (1965), Prospero, the first British satellite, launched (1971), Hans-Adam II threatens to dismiss Liechtenstein's Landtag (1992). View all events →
Birthdays on October 28
People recorded as born on October 28 include Stetson Bennett, Taylor Fritz, Nolan Gould. View all birthdays →
Deaths on October 28
Remembered figures who died on October 28 include Matthew Perry, Renato Martino, Paul Morrissey. View all →
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- What happened on October 28?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for October 28: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for October 28?
- One event currently recorded for October 28 is: Gateway Arch completed.
- Who was born on October 28?
- People recorded as born on October 28 include Stetson Bennett, Taylor Fritz, Nolan Gould.
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- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for October 28.
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