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What Happened on September 28?

Discover 15 historical moments on September 285 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.

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Historical Events on September 28(5)

1975 Event

Spaghetti House Siege

An attempted robbery at the Spaghetti House restaurant in London escalated into a six-day hostage crisis.

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1978 Event

Death of Pope John Paul I

Pope John Paul I died just 33 days after his election, marking the first year with three popes since 1605.

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2006 Event

Typhoon Xangsane

Typhoon Xangsane struck the Philippines and Vietnam, causing over 300 fatalities.

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2009 Event

Guinean Protests Disrupted

A large protest in Conakry, Guinea, was violently suppressed by the military junta, leading to numerous deaths and injuries.

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2012 Event

Somali Civil War Offensive

Somali National Army forces, alongside AMISOM and Raskamboni allies, launched an offensive against Al-Shabaab in Kismayo.

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Famous Birthdays on September 28(5)

1996🎂 Birth

Aiden Moffat

Aiden Moffat is a British race car driver.

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1998🎂 Birth

Panna Udvardy

Panna Udvardy is a Hungarian tennis player.

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1999🎂 Birth

Kayla Day

Kayla Day is an American tennis player.

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2000🎂 Birth

Frankie Jonas

Frankie Jonas, an American actor, singer, and songwriter, was born.

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2004🎂 Birth

Isack Hadjar

Isack Hadjar, a French-Algerian racing driver, was born.

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Notable Deaths on September 28(5)

2019🕊️ Death

José José

José José, a Mexican musician and singer, has died.

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2022🕊️ Death

Coolio

Coolio, an American rapper, has died.

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2024🕊️ Death

Winfield Dunn

Winfield Dunn, the 43rd Governor of Tennessee, has died.

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2024🕊️ Death

Drake Hogestyn

Drake Hogestyn, an American actor, has died.

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2024🕊️ Death

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson, an American singer, songwriter, and actor, has died.

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September 28 in History

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.

Major Events on September 28

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 →

Famous Birthdays on September 28

Notable figures born on September 28 include Aiden Moffat, Panna Udvardy, Kayla Day. View all birthdays →

Notable Deaths on September 28

Remembered figures who died on September 28 include José José, Coolio, Winfield Dunn. View all →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on September 28?
September 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 September 28?
One of the most notable events on September 28 is: Spaghetti House Siege.
Who was born on September 28?
Famous figures born on September 28 include Aiden Moffat, Panna Udvardy, Kayla Day.
How many historical events happened on September 28?
Our collection records 5 historical events on September 28, spanning centuries of world history.
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