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?
Discover 15 historical moments on October 28 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: 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
Famous Birthdays on October 28(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Stetson Bennett
Stetson Bennett, an American football player, was born on this date.
sports
Notable Deaths on October 28(5)
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, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1965 to the present day.
Major Events on October 28
Among the most notable events on October 28: Gateway Arch completed (1965), Prospero, the first British satellite, launched (1971), Hans-Adam II threatens to dismiss Liechtenstein's Landtag (1992). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on October 28
Notable figures born on October 28 include Stetson Bennett, Taylor Fritz, Nolan Gould. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on October 28
Remembered figures who died on October 28 include Matthew Perry, Renato Martino, Paul Morrissey. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 28?
- October 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 October 28?
- One of the most notable events on October 28 is: Gateway Arch completed.
- Who was born on October 28?
- Famous figures born on October 28 include Stetson Bennett, Taylor Fritz, Nolan Gould.
- How many historical events happened on October 28?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on October 28, spanning centuries of world history.
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