Spaghetti House Siege
An attempted robbery at the Spaghetti House restaurant in London escalated into a six-day hostage crisis.
Discover 15 historical moments on September 28 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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An attempted robbery at the Spaghetti House restaurant in London escalated into a six-day hostage crisis.
Pope John Paul I died just 33 days after his election, marking the first year with three popes since 1605.
Typhoon Xangsane struck the Philippines and Vietnam, causing over 300 fatalities.
A large protest in Conakry, Guinea, was violently suppressed by the military junta, leading to numerous deaths and injuries.
Somali National Army forces, alongside AMISOM and Raskamboni allies, launched an offensive against Al-Shabaab in Kismayo.
Frankie Jonas, an American actor, singer, and songwriter, was born.
Kris Kristofferson, an American singer, songwriter, and actor, has died.
September 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 1975 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on September 28: Spaghetti House Siege (1975), Death of Pope John Paul I (1978), Typhoon Xangsane (2006). View all events →
Notable figures born on September 28 include Aiden Moffat, Panna Udvardy, Kayla Day. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on September 28 include José José, Coolio, Winfield Dunn. View all →
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