September 28, 1861 - Pedro De Cordoba, American actor
September 28, 1872 - Lena Ashwell, British actress and theatrical manager who was the 1st to organize large-scale entertainment for WWI troops at the front
September 28, 1877 - Stanner E.V. Taylor, American director and screenwriter
September 28, 1879 - Benjamin Christensen, Danish actor and film director (Häxan)
September 28, 1891 - Myrtle Gonzalez, American actress regarded as Hollywood's first Latin and Hispanic movie star actress
September 28, 1892 - Elmer Rice, American playwright/director/novelist
September 28, 1892 - Ruth Stonehouse, American silent film actress and director
September 28, 1901 - Lily Bouwmeester, Dutch actress and comedienne
September 28, 1901 - William Samuel Paley, American president and CEO of CBS
September 28, 1901 - Ed Sullivan, American television host
September 28, 1907 - Ida Turay, Hungarian actress
September 28, 1909 - Wiesje Bouwmeester, Dutch actress
September 28, 1916 - Peter Finch, actor
September 28, 1919 - Tom Harmon, American football player and announcer
September 28, 1922 - Joseph "Joe" Silver, American actor
September 28, 1923 - William Windom, American actor
September 28, 1924 - Marcello Mastroianni, Italian actor
September 28, 1925 - Arnold Stang, Mass, comedian and actor
September 28, 1925 - Frank Latimore, [Kline], Darien Ct, actor
September 28, 1926 - Jerry Clower, Amite County Miss, country comedian
September 28, 1930 - Ugo Gregoretti, Italian actor
September 28, 1934 - Brigitte Bardot, French actress, model, animal activist and sex kitten
September 28, 1934 - Janet Munro, British actress
September 28, 1935 - Heather Sears, actress
September 28, 1936 - Robert Hogan, American actor
September 28, 1936 - Robert Wolders, Rotterdam Holland, actor
September 28, 1936 - Nabil Maleh, Syrian film director and writer
September 28, 1937 - Rod Roddy, American television announcer
September 28, 1939 - Rudolph Walker, Trinidadian-
September 28, 1942 - Marshall Bell, American actor
September 28, 1942 - Pierre Clémenti, French actor
September 28, 1943 - J T Walsh, actor
September 28, 1943 - Joel Higgins, American actor
September 28, 1943 - Susanne Jagd, Danish actress
September 28, 1944 - Matthew Cowles, American soap actor
September 28, 1945 - Conny Van Dyke, Nassawadox Va, actress
September 28, 1946 - Fiona Lewis, Westcliff England, actress
September 28, 1946 - Herbert Jefferson Jr, actor
September 28, 1946 - Peter Egan, actor
September 28, 1946 - Jeffrey Jones, American actor
September 28, 1947 - Harold Dow, news correspondent
September 28, 1950 - John Sayles, actor
September 28, 1951 - Christian Marlowe, actor
September 28, 1951 - Silvia Dionisio, actress
September 28, 1952 - Sylvia Kristel, Neth, actress, (d. 2012)
September 28, 1957 - Marc Duret, actor
September 28, 1959 - Steve Hytner, American actor
September 28, 1961 - Michael-James Wixted, actor
September 28, 1962 - Thomas Mork, Danish actor
September 28, 1963 - Steve Blackman, American professional wrestler
September 28, 1964 - Janeane Garofalo, American comedienne
September 28, 1964 - Susan Walters, Georgia, actress
September 28, 1966 - Puri Jagannadh, Indian film director
September 28, 1967 - Mira Sorvino, American actress
September 28, 1968 - Vanessa Vadim, daughter of Jane Fonda/actress
September 28, 1968 - Naomi Watts, British actress
September 28, 1974 - John Light, English actor
September 28, 1975 - Karan Ashley Jackson, Odessa Tx, actress
September 28, 1978 - Marzena Godecki, actress
September 28, 1979 - Anndi Lynn McAfee, actress
September 28, 1981 - Gül Gölge, Turkish model and actress
September 28, 1982 - Ranbir Kapoor, Indian actor
September 28, 1987 - Hilary Duff, actress and singer
September 28, 1992 - Skye McCole Bartusiak, American actress
September 28, 1942 - Eva Thatcher, American actress
September 28, 1943 - Fritzi Brunette, American actress
September 28, 1947 - William B. Davidson, American film actor
September 28, 1948 - E. J. Ratcliffe, English stage and screen actor
September 28, 1948 - Gregg Toland, cinematographer
September 28, 1954 - Bert Lytell, American actor
September 28, 1955 - Arthur Donaldson, Swedish American actor
September 28, 1959 - Gerard Hoffnung, German-born British artist/humorist/musician
September 28, 1961 - Michael Shepley, British actor
September 28, 1964 - Harpo Marx [Adolph], American actor and comedian
September 28, 1965 - Eddie Gribbon, actor
September 28, 1966 - Eric Fleming, American actor, drowns at 41
September 28, 1968 - Corry Lievens, Flemish actress/playwright/dir
September 28, 1973 - Mantan Moreland, comedian
September 28, 1973 - Norma Crane, American actress
September 28, 1974 - Raymond Largay, American actor
September 28, 1975 - Agnes Windeck, German actress
September 28, 1975 - Sidney Fields, comedian
September 28, 1982 - Larry Breeding, American actor
September 28, 1982 - Mabel Albertson, actress
September 28, 1986 - Robert Helpmann, Australian actor, choreographer and dancer
September 28, 1988 - Ethel Grandin, silent screen actress
September 28, 1988 - Marjorie Bonner Lowry, actress
September 28, 1994 - Harry Saltzman, Canadian theater and film producer
September 28, 1995 - Eddy Grove, American actor
September 28, 2003 - Elia Kazan, Greek-American film director
September 28, 2009 - Ulf Larsson, Swedish actor
September 28, 2016 - Agnes Nixon, American television producer, director and writer
September 28, 2019 - José José 'The Prince of Song' [José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz], Mexican singer and actor
September 28, 1934 - "Judge Priest" film directed by John Ford , starring Will Rogers is released, "Judge Priest" film directed by John Ford , starring Will Rogers is released
September 28, 1936 - Bachelor's Children debuts on CBS radio (at 9:45 am), Bachelor's Children debuts on CBS radio (at 9:45 am)
September 28, 1944 - 1st TV Musical comedy (The Boys from Boise), 1st TV Musical comedy (The Boys from Boise)
September 28, 1945 - "Mildred Price" starring Joan Crawford opens at Strand, "Mildred Price" starring Joan Crawford opens at Strand
September 28, 1948 - WBAP-TV, (NBC affiliate) Fort Worth Texas, begins broadcasting, WBAP-TV, (NBC affiliate) Fort Worth Texas, begins broadcasting
September 28, 1949 - "My Friend Irma" is 1st of 12 films starring Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis, "My Friend Irma" is 1st of 12 films starring Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis
September 28, 1953 - "Bob & Ray Show" TV Variety last air on NBC, "Bob & Ray Show" TV Variety last air on NBC
September 28, 1953 - "Juvenile Jury" TV Children's last airs on NBC, moved to CBS, "Juvenile Jury" TV Children's last airs on NBC, moved to CBS
September 28, 1953 - "Racket Squad" TV Crime Drama last airs on CBS, "Racket Squad" TV Crime Drama last airs on CBS
September 28, 1953 - KOAT TV channel 7 in Albuquerque, NM (ABC/PBS) begins broadcasting, KOAT TV channel 7 in Albuquerque, NM (ABC/PBS) begins broadcasting
September 28, 1955 - 1st World Series color TV broadcast on NBC-TV (Yanks beat Dodgers), 1st World Series color TV broadcast on NBC-TV (Yanks beat Dodgers)
September 28, 1955 - WITN TV channel 7 in Washington, NC (NBC) begins broadcasting, WITN TV channel 7 in Washington, NC (NBC) begins broadcasting
September 28, 1956 - " Johnny Carson Show" TV Variety last airs on CBS-TV, " Johnny Carson Show" TV Variety last airs on CBS-TV
September 28, 1957 - "Dollar A Second" last airs on NBC-TV, "Dollar A Second" last airs on NBC-TV
September 28, 1957 - "Gisele MacKenzie Show" debuts on NBC-TV, "Gisele MacKenzie Show" debuts on NBC-TV
September 28, 1959 - "Hennesey" debuts on CBS-TV, "Hennesey" debuts on CBS-TV
September 28, 1960 - "Millionaire" last airs on CBS-TV, "Millionaire" last airs on CBS-TV
September 28, 1960 - "Queen For A Day" moves to ABC-TV, "Queen For A Day" moves to ABC-TV
September 28, 1961 - "Doctor Kildare" debuts on NBC-TV, "Doctor Kildare" debuts on NBC-TV
September 28, 1961 - "Hazel" starring Shirley Booth debuts on NBC-TV, "Hazel" starring Shirley Booth debuts on NBC-TV
September 28, 1961 - Walt Disney's movie "Grey Friars Bobby" premieres, Walt Disney's movie "Grey Friars Bobby" premieres
September 28, 1962 - "Brighter Day" last airs on CBS-TV daytime, "Brighter Day" last airs on CBS-TV daytime
September 28, 1962 - "I'm Dickens, He's Fenster" debuts on ABC-TV, "I'm Dickens, He's Fenster" debuts on ABC-TV
September 28, 1962 - "Jan Murray Show" last airs on NBC-TV, "Jan Murray Show" last airs on NBC-TV
September 28, 1962 - "Tonight Show" last airs on NBC-TV, "Tonight Show" last airs on NBC-TV
September 28, 1962 - "Verdict Is Yours," last airs on CBS-TV, "Verdict Is Yours," last airs on CBS-TV
September 28, 1963 - "King Leonardo" cartoon last airs on NBC-TV, "King Leonardo" cartoon last airs on NBC-TV
September 28, 1963 - "New Phil Silvers Show" debuts on CBS-TV, "New Phil Silvers Show" debuts on CBS-TV
September 28, 1963 - "Shari Lewis Show" last airs on NBC-TV, "Shari Lewis Show" last airs on NBC-TV
September 28, 1963 - "Tennessee Tuxedo" cartoon debuts on CBS-TV, "Tennessee Tuxedo" cartoon debuts on CBS-TV
September 28, 1968 - " Noël Coward 's Sweet Potato" opens at Barrymore NYC for 17 performances, " Noël Coward 's Sweet Potato" opens at Barrymore NYC for 17 performances
September 28, 1970 - "Words & Music" debuts on NBC-TV, "Words & Music" debuts on NBC-TV
September 28, 1981 - “Physical” single released by Olivia Newton-John (Billboard Song of the Year 1982), “Physical” single released by Olivia Newton-John (Billboard Song of the Year 1982)
September 28, 1987 - "Star Trek: The Next Generation," starring Patrick Stewart debuts on syndicated TV, "Star Trek: The Next Generation," starring Patrick Stewart debuts on syndicated TV
September 28, 1990 - Marvin Gaye gets a star on Hollywood's walk of fame, Marvin Gaye gets a star on Hollywood's walk of fame
September 28, 1991 - "Commish" debuts on ABC-TV, "Commish" debuts on ABC-TV
September 28, 1992 - "Dog City" cartoon debuts on Fox-TV, "Dog City" cartoon debuts on Fox-TV
September 28, 1994 - "Baseball" TV Miniseries last airs on PBS, "Baseball" TV Miniseries last airs on PBS
September 28, 1994 - "Ed Wood" film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp premieres, "Ed Wood" film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp premieres
September 28, 1995 - "Batman Forever" released in Czech Republic, "Batman Forever" released in Czech Republic
September 28, 1995 - Mary Tyler Moore returns to series TV in "NY News" on CBS, Mary Tyler Moore returns to series TV in "NY News" on CBS
September 28, 1997 - Newscaster David Brinkley, 74, retires after 54 years in broadcasting, Newscaster David Brinkley, 74, retires after 54 years in broadcasting
September 28, 2015 - Trevor Noah succeeds Jon Stewart as host of "The Daily Show", Trevor Noah succeeds Jon Stewart as host of "The Daily Show"
September 28, 2017 - Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus reveals she has breast cancer, Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus reveals she has breast cancer
September 28, 1922 - Stage and film actor James Cagney (23) weds dancer Frances Vernon, Stage and film actor James Cagney (23) weds dancer Frances Vernon
September 28, 1933 - Actress Greer Garson (29) weds first husband Edward Snelson (29), Actress Greer Garson (29) weds first husband Edward Snelson (29)
September 28, 1935 - Comedian Stan Laurel (45) marries 2nd wife actress Virginia Ruth Rogers, Comedian Stan Laurel (45) marries 2nd wife actress Virginia Ruth Rogers
September 28, 1951 - Actor Franchot Tone weds actress Barbara Payton, Actor Franchot Tone weds actress Barbara Payton
September 28, 1997 - Actor Chad Lowe (29) weds actress Hilary Swank (23), Actor Chad Lowe (29) weds actress Hilary Swank (23)
September 28, 1679 - Mihael Omerza, Slovenian composer
September 28, 1681 - Johann Mattheson, German composer
September 28, 1705 - Johann Peter Kellner, German organist and composer
September 28, 1748 - Johann Michael Demmler, German composer
September 28, 1813 - Anton Wallerstein, German composer
September 28, 1881 - Henry Geehl, English composer
September 28, 1882 - Mart Saar, Estonian composer
September 28, 1889 - D P "Dad" Carter, American gospel singer
September 28, 1895 - Dave Franklin, American composer
September 28, 1908 - Marin Goleminov, Bulgarian composer
September 28, 1913 - Vivian Fine, American composer
September 28, 1914 - Jim Boyd, American country and western musician (d. 1993)
September 28, 1914 - Maria Franziska von Trapp, Austrian-born in Zell am See, Salzburg, Austro-Hungarian Empire (d. 2014)
September 28, 1917 - Michael [George] Somes, England, dancer
September 28, 1917 - Vaclav Kaslik, Czechoslovakia, opera composer/conductor
September 28, 1921 - Ilhan Usmanbas, composer
September 28, 1928 - Naphtali Kupferberg, singer
September 28, 1928 - Koko Taylor [Cora Walton], American blues singer known as the "Queen of the Blues"
September 28, 1929 - Lata Mangeshkar, Indian playback singer
September 28, 1930 - Tommy Collins, [Leonard Sipes], country singer
September 28, 1931 - John E Gilmore, tenor Saxophonist
September 28, 1932 - Víctor Jara, Chilean folk singer and activist
September 28, 1937 - Edward Applebaum, composer
September 28, 1938 - Ben E. King [Benjamin Earl Nelson], American soul singer
September 28, 1942 - Tim Maia, Brazilian Singer
September 28, 1943 - Nick St Nicholas, rock bassist
September 28, 1946 - Helen Shapiro, Bethnal Green London, rock vocalist
September 28, 1947 - Peter Hope-Evans, British singer and harmonicaist
September 28, 1950 - Paul Burgess, British drummer
September 28, 1950 - Laurie Lewis, American musician
September 28, 1953 - Jim Diamond, Scottish singer-songwriter
September 28, 1954 - George Lynch, rock guitarist
September 28, 1958 - Med Lucart, rock musician
September 28, 1959 - Angela Groothuizen, Dutch singer
September 28, 1960 - Jennifer Rush, singer/songwriter
September 28, 1962 - Luis Enrique, spanish singer
September 28, 1965 - Ginger Fish, American drummer
September 28, 1967 - Moon Unit Zappa, rocker, Frank's daughter
September 28, 1968 - Bess Singh, [Lennart Bes], Dutch pop drummer
September 28, 1971 - Joseph Arthur, American singer-songwriter
September 28, 1973 - Jori Hulkkonen, Finnish electronic musician
September 28, 1975 - Mandy Barnett, country singer
September 28, 1977 - Young Jeezy, American Rapper
September 28, 1978 - Bushido, German rapper
September 28, 1981 - Iracema Trevisan, Brazilian musician
September 28, 1982 - Nolwenn Leroy, French Singer
September 28, 1984 - Melody Thornton, American singer and dancer
September 28, 1987 - Hilary Duff, actress and singer
September 28, 1988 - Esmée Denters, Dutch singer
September 28, 1649 - Ottavio Vernizzi, Italian composer
September 28, 1757 - Andrea Zani, Italian composer and violinist
September 28, 1819 - Karl Haack, German composer
September 28, 1852 - Johann Friedrich Schwencke, German composer
September 28, 1903 - Jesus Monasterio, Spanish composer
September 28, 1914 - Stevan Mokranjac, composer
September 28, 1922 - Andrejs Jurjans, Latvia's first professional classical composer
September 28, 1938 - Con Conrad, American songwriter and producer
September 28, 1939 - Felicjan Szopski, Polish composer
September 28, 1947 - Francisco Santiago, composer
September 28, 1952 - Paul Hastings Allen, American composer
September 28, 1957 - Luis Cluzeau-Mortet, Uruguayan composer
September 28, 1959 - Gerard Hoffnung, German-born British artist/humorist/musician
September 28, 1964 - George Dyson, English musician and composer
September 28, 1964 - Nacio Herb Brown, American composer
September 28, 1966 - Lucky Millinder, American R&B bandleader and singer
September 28, 1972 - Maurice Thiriet, French composer
September 28, 1986 - Robert Helpmann, Australian actor, choreographer and dancer
September 28, 1989 - John Gart, Russian orchestra leader
September 28, 1991 - Miles Davis, jazz trumpeter
September 28, 1993 - Fraser MacPherson, Canadian jazz saxophonist
September 28, 1994 - Urmas Alender, Estonian singer and musician
September 28, 1996 - Bob Gibson, American folk musician
September 28, 2010 - Dolores Wilson, American opera singer
September 28, 2015 - Frankie Ford [Frank Guzzo], American rock vocalist
September 28, 2019 - José José 'The Prince of Song' [José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz], Mexican singer and actor
September 28, 1944 - 1st TV Musical comedy (The Boys from Boise), 1st TV Musical comedy (The Boys from Boise)
September 28, 1956 - RCA Records reports Elvis Presley sold over 10 million records, RCA Records reports Elvis Presley sold over 10 million records
September 28, 1957 - "Honeycomb," by Jimmie F. Rodgers hits #1, "Honeycomb," by Jimmie F. Rodgers hits #1
September 28, 1960 - "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" by Connie Francis hits #1, "My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own" by Connie Francis hits #1
September 28, 1961 - "Purlie Victorious", a farce by Ossie Davis, opens on Broadway, "Purlie Victorious", a farce by Ossie Davis, opens on Broadway
September 28, 1963 - "Little Deuce Coupe" single by The Beach Boys peaks at #15, "Little Deuce Coupe" single by The Beach Boys peaks at #15
September 28, 1963 - "Martian Hop" by The Ran-Dells peaks at #1, "Martian Hop" by The Ran-Dells peaks at #1
September 28, 1963 - "Nick Teen & Al K Hall" by Rolf Harris peaks at #95, "Nick Teen & Al K Hall" by Rolf Harris peaks at #95
September 28, 1963 - "Sally, Go 'Round The Roses" by Jaynetts peaks at #2, "Sally, Go 'Round The Roses" by Jaynetts peaks at #2
September 28, 1963 - "Surfer Joe" by Surfaris peaks at #62, "Surfer Joe" by Surfaris peaks at #62
September 28, 1968 - "Happy Time" closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 286 performances, "Happy Time" closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 286 performances
September 28, 1968 - " Noël Coward 's Sweet Potato" opens at Barrymore NYC for 17 performances, " Noël Coward 's Sweet Potato" opens at Barrymore NYC for 17 performances
September 28, 1968 - Beatles' "Hey Jude" single goes #1 and stays #1 for 9 weeks, Beatles' "Hey Jude" single goes #1 and stays #1 for 9 weeks
September 28, 1968 - Janis Joplin announces she's leaving "Big Brother & Holding Co", Janis Joplin announces she's leaving "Big Brother & Holding Co"
September 28, 1970 - "Words & Music" debuts on NBC-TV, "Words & Music" debuts on NBC-TV
September 28, 1971 - NY Times reports growing interest of white youth in black gospel music, NY Times reports growing interest of white youth in black gospel music
September 28, 1972 - David Bowie sells out his 1st show in NY Carnegie Hall, David Bowie sells out his 1st show in NY Carnegie Hall
September 28, 1974 - "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" by Aretha Franklin peaks at #47, "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" by Aretha Franklin peaks at #47
September 28, 1974 - "I'm A Ramblin' Man" by Waylon Jennings peaks at #75, "I'm A Ramblin' Man" by Waylon Jennings peaks at #75
September 28, 1974 - "Live It Up Part 1" by Isley Brothers peaks at #52, "Live It Up Part 1" by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
September 28, 1974 - "Papa Don't Take No Mess Part 1" by James Brown peaks at #31, "Papa Don't Take No Mess Part 1" by James Brown peaks at #31
September 28, 1974 - "Rock Me Gently" by Andy Kim peaks at #1, "Rock Me Gently" by Andy Kim peaks at #1
September 28, 1974 - "Surfin' USA" by Beach Boys reenters chart & peaks at #36, "Surfin' USA" by Beach Boys reenters chart & peaks at #36
September 28, 1974 - John Lennon appears as guest DJ on WNEW-FM (NYC), John Lennon appears as guest DJ on WNEW-FM (NYC)
September 28, 1976 - A&M sues George Harrison who fails to meet deadline for LP completion, A&M sues George Harrison who fails to meet deadline for LP completion
September 28, 1980 - "Charlie & Algernon" closes at Helen Hayes Theater NYC after 17 performances, "Charlie & Algernon" closes at Helen Hayes Theater NYC after 17 performances
September 28, 1981 - “Physical” single released by Olivia Newton-John (Billboard Song of the Year 1982), “Physical” single released by Olivia Newton-John (Billboard Song of the Year 1982)
September 28, 1985 - "Don't Lose My Number" by Phil Collins peaks at #4, "Don't Lose My Number" by Phil Collins peaks at #4
September 28, 1985 - "Every Step Of The Way" by John Waite peaks at #25, "Every Step Of The Way" by John Waite peaks at #25
September 28, 1985 - "Freedom" by Wham! peaks at #3, "Freedom" by Wham! peaks at #3
September 28, 1985 - "Janet" by Commodores peaks at #87, "Janet" by Commodores peaks at #87
September 28, 1990 - Marvin Gaye gets a star on Hollywood's walk of fame, Marvin Gaye gets a star on Hollywood's walk of fame
September 28, 1991 - "Good Time" by Ziggy Marley & Melody Makers peaks at #85, "Good Time" by Ziggy Marley & Melody Makers peaks at #85
September 28, 1991 - "Love Of A Lifetime" by Firehouse peaks at #5, "Love Of A Lifetime" by Firehouse peaks at #5
September 28, 1992 - "Barry Manilow's Showstoppers" closes at Paramount Theater NYC, "Barry Manilow's Showstoppers" closes at Paramount Theater NYC
September 28, 1995 - Singer Bobby Brown escapes injury in gun battle, Singer Bobby Brown escapes injury in gun battle
September 28, 1882 - Jack Fournier, 2nd baseman
September 28, 1885 - Wilbur 'Lefty' Good, pitcher
September 28, 1887 - Avery Brundage, CEO
September 28, 1889 - Jack Fournier, American baseball player
September 28, 1895 - Lawton Whitey Witt, outfielder
September 28, 1905 - Max Schmeling, German boxer
September 28, 1905 - William Northam, Austrian yachtsman
September 28, 1907 - Glen "Turk" Edwards, NFL tackle
September 28, 1907 - Heikki Savolainen, Finland, pommel horse gymnast
September 28, 1911 - Ellsworth Vines, American tennis player, golfer (3 PGA Tour titles)
September 28, 1913 - Alice Marble, American tennis player
September 28, 1919 - Tom Harmon, American football player and announcer
September 28, 1935 - Bruce Crampton, Australian golfer
September 28, 1941 - Charley Taylor, NFL wide receiver/running back
September 28, 1942 - Grant "Mudcat" Jackson, pitcher
September 28, 1943 - Gertrud "Traudl" Hecher, Austrian downhill skier
September 28, 1945 - Marielle Goitschel, French alpine skier
September 28, 1946 - Majid Khan, cricketer
September 28, 1951 - Dave Rajsich, pitcher
September 28, 1952 - Anthony Davis, footballer
September 28, 1954 - Steve Largent, NFL wide receiver
September 28, 1958 - Angella Issajenko, Jamaica, 4X100m relayer
September 28, 1959 - Todd Worrell, American baseball pitcher
September 28, 1959 - Ron Fellows, Canadian race car driver
September 28, 1960 - Gus Logie, cricketer
September 28, 1961 - Anne White, American tennis player
September 28, 1961 - Ed Vosberg, pitcher
September 28, 1961 - Yordanka Donkova, Bulgaria, 100m hurdler
September 28, 1962 - Irving Fryar, American NFL wide receiver
September 28, 1962 - Laurie Rinker-Graham, American golfer
September 28, 1963 - Johnny Earl Dawkins Jr, NBA guard
September 28, 1964 - Paul Jewell, English football manager
September 28, 1966 - Scott Adams, NFL offensive linesman
September 28, 1967 - Darion Conner, NFL linebacker
September 28, 1967 - Jake Reed, NFL wide receiver
September 28, 1967 - Jason Dungjen, pairs skaters
September 28, 1968 - Jerry Evans, NFL tight end
September 28, 1968 - Jock Climie, CFL slot back
September 28, 1969 - L Janusz Hooker, Australian rower
September 28, 1969 - Nico Vaesen, Belgian footballer
September 28, 1970 - Kimiko Date, tennis star
September 28, 1970 - Gualter Salles, Brazilian racing driver
September 28, 1971 - Chad May, NFL/WLAF quarterback
September 28, 1971 - David Weightman, Australian rower
September 28, 1971 - Marcus Spears, NFL/WLAF guard/tackle
September 28, 1971 - Matthew Elliott, cricketer
September 28, 1971 - Alan Wright, English footballer
September 28, 1972 - Cathy Caverzasio, Swiss tennis star
September 28, 1972 - Greg Ivy, NFL punter
September 28, 1973 - Brian Rafalski, American ice hockey player
September 28, 1974 - Joonas Kolkka, Finnish footballer
September 28, 1974 - Mariya Kiselyova, Russian swimmer
September 28, 1975 - Lenny Krayzelburg, American swimmer
September 28, 1977 - Se-ri Pak, South Korean golfer
September 28, 1979 - Bam Margera, American skateboarder
September 28, 1981 - José Calderón, Spanish basketball player
September 28, 1981 - Jorge Guagua, Ecuadorian soccer defender
September 28, 1982 - Anderson Varejão, Brazilian basketball player
September 28, 1982 - Abhinav Bindra, Indian shooter
September 28, 1982 - Ray Emery, Canadian hockey player
September 28, 1982 - Emeka Okafor, American basketball player
September 28, 1982 - Dustin Penner, Canadian hockey player
September 28, 1983 - Stefan Moore, English footballer
September 28, 1984 - Ryan Zimmerman, American baseball player
September 28, 1986 - Andrés Guardado, Mexican soccer midfielder
September 28, 1988 - Aleks Vrteski, Australian footballer
September 28, 1988 - Marin Čilić, Croatian tennis player
September 28, 1989 - Mark Randall, English footballer
September 28, 1884 - Fred Morley, cricket lefty quick, dies
September 28, 1943 - Charles Vintcent, cricketer, dies
September 28, 1959 - Rudolf Caracciola, German race car driver
September 28, 1959 - Vincent Richards, American tennis player
September 28, 1968 - Norman Brookes, Australian tennis player
September 28, 2002 - Hartland Molson, Canadian businessman, senator and sports executive (Montreal Canadiens)
September 28, 2003 - Althea Gibson, American tennis player
September 28, 2004 - Christl Cranz, German alpine skier
September 28, 2008 - Andrzej Badeński, Polish athlete
September 28, 2013 - Jonathan Fellows-Smith, South African cricket all-rounder
September 28, 2016 - Max Walker, Australian cricket and rules football player
September 28, 2018 - Don Chargin, American boxing promoter
September 28, 1919 - Fastest major league game (51 mins), Giants beat Phillies 6-1, Fastest major league game (51 mins), Giants beat Phillies 6-1
September 28, 1920 - 8 White Sox indicted, threw 1919 World Series (Black Sox scandal), 8 White Sox indicted, threw 1919 World Series (Black Sox scandal)
September 28, 1921 - 4th PGA Championship: Walter Hagen at Inwood CC Far Rockaway NY, 4th PGA Championship: Walter Hagen at Inwood CC Far Rockaway NY
September 28, 1923 - Yanks slaughter Red Sox 24-4, Yanks slaughter Red Sox 24-4
September 28, 1930 - Lou Gehrig 's errorless streak ends at 885 consecutive games, Lou Gehrig 's errorless streak ends at 885 consecutive games
September 28, 1932 - 1932 Baseball World Series opens with the Chicago Cubs vs. NY Yankees (6-12), 1932 Baseball World Series opens with the Chicago Cubs vs. NY Yankees (6-12)
September 28, 1936 - Brooklyn & Boston play a penalty free NFL game, Brooklyn & Boston play a penalty free NFL game
September 28, 1941 - Phillies lose club record 111th game, Phillies lose club record 111th game
September 28, 1941 - Ted Williams ended the baseball season with .406 batting avg, Ted Williams ended the baseball season with .406 batting avg
September 28, 1942 - NY Americans NHL team folded, NY Americans NHL team folded
September 28, 1951 - Norm Van Brocklin of Rams passes for NFL record 554 yards, Norm Van Brocklin of Rams passes for NFL record 554 yards
September 28, 1955 - 1st World Series color TV broadcast on NBC-TV (Yanks beat Dodgers), 1st World Series color TV broadcast on NBC-TV (Yanks beat Dodgers)
September 28, 1964 - 53rd Davis Cup: Australia beats USA in Cleveland (3-2), 53rd Davis Cup: Australia beats USA in Cleveland (3-2)
September 28, 1969 - Joe Kapp (Minnesota Vikings) passes for 7 touchdowns vs Balt Colts (52-14), Joe Kapp (Minnesota Vikings) passes for 7 touchdowns vs Balt Colts (52-14)
September 28, 1970 - Intrepid (US) beats Gretel II (Aust) in 22nd America's Cup, Intrepid (US) beats Gretel II (Aust) in 22nd America's Cup
September 28, 1972 - Canada defeats the USSR in the eighth and final game of the ice hockey Summit Series, Canada defeats the USSR in the eighth and final game of the ice hockey Summit Series
September 28, 1974 - California Angel Nolan Ryan 3rd no-hitter beats Minn Twin, 4-0, California Angel Nolan Ryan 3rd no-hitter beats Minn Twin, 4-0
September 28, 1975 - 5th NYC Women's Marathon won by Kim Merritt in 2:46:14, 5th NYC Women's Marathon won by Kim Merritt in 2:46:14
September 28, 1975 - 6th NYC Marathon won by Tom Fleming in 2:19:27, 6th NYC Marathon won by Tom Fleming in 2:19:27
September 28, 1976 - Muhammad Ali beats Ken Norton in 15 for heavyweight boxing title, Muhammad Ali beats Ken Norton in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
September 28, 1979 - Larry Holmes TKOs Earnie Shavers in 11 for heavyweight boxing title, Larry Holmes TKOs Earnie Shavers in 11 for heavyweight boxing title
September 28, 1984 - Cleveland Indians down 0-10 to Minnesota Twins, win 11-10, Cleveland Indians down 0-10 to Minnesota Twins, win 11-10
September 28, 1986 - Record 23,000 start in a marathon (Mexico City), Record 23,000 start in a marathon (Mexico City)
September 28, 1986 - Tight end Brian Foster of RI catches NCAA record 18 passes for 327 yds, Tight end Brian Foster of RI catches NCAA record 18 passes for 327 yds
September 28, 1988 - Javed Miandad scores his 19th Test Cricket century (v Aus, Faisalabad), Javed Miandad scores his 19th Test Cricket century (v Aus, Faisalabad)
September 28, 1991 - NY Yankees set record of 75 games without a complete pitched game, NY Yankees set record of 75 games without a complete pitched game
September 28, 1992 - Oakland A's win AL West title, Oakland A's win AL West title
September 28, 1993 - Dennis Martínez is 7th to win 100 games in AL & NL, Dennis Martínez is 7th to win 100 games in AL & NL
September 28, 1994 - "Baseball" TV Miniseries last airs on PBS, "Baseball" TV Miniseries last airs on PBS
September 28, 1995 - Troy Dixon scores cricket century on 1st-class debut for Qld v W Prov, Troy Dixon scores cricket century on 1st-class debut for Qld v W Prov
September 28, 1996 - NY Yankee Jim Leyitz is 2nd catcher to wear a hockey mask, NY Yankee Jim Leyitz is 2nd catcher to wear a hockey mask
September 28, 1996 - Orioles' Roberto Alomar suspended 5 games for spitting at ump, Orioles' Roberto Alomar suspended 5 games for spitting at ump
September 28, 1997 - St Louis Cardinals Mark McGwire hits his 58th HR of 1997 (34 with Oak A's), St Louis Cardinals Mark McGwire hits his 58th HR of 1997 (34 with Oak A's)
September 28, 2018 - Cristiano Ronaldo accused of rape in 2009 in US lawsuit filed in Nevada, Cristiano Ronaldo accused of rape in 2009 in US lawsuit filed in Nevada
September 28, 551 BC - Confucius, Chinese philosopher and founder of Confucianism
September 28, 1330 - Nicolas Flamel, French alchemist
September 28, 1493 - Agnolo Firenzuola, Italian poet and litterateur
September 28, 1565 - Alessandro Tassoni, Italian political writer
September 28, 1596 - Vredius [Olivier de Wree], Flemish historian and mayor of Brugge
September 28, 1605 - Ismaël Bullialdus, French astronomer and mathematician
September 28, 1612 - Michel Anguier, French sculptor
September 28, 1667 - Asano Naganori, Japanese warlord
September 28, 1698 - Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis, French mathematician and astronomer
September 28, 1705 - Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, English corrupt politician
September 28, 1725 - Arthur Guinness, Irish brewer
September 28, 1735 - Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton, British Prime Minister
September 28, 1746 - William Jones, British orientalist and jurist
September 28, 1761 - François Budan de Boislaurent, French mathematician
September 28, 1780 - Élie, Duke Decazes, French Bourbon Restoration politician
September 28, 1789 - Richard Bright, English physician
September 28, 1793 - Denis-Auguste Affre, Archbishop of Paris and opponent of King Louis-Philippe
September 28, 1796 - David Walker, African-American abolitionist
September 28, 1803 - Prosper Mérimée, French author
September 28, 1807 - Arnold Henry Guyot, Swiss-American geologist, geographer and meteorologist
September 28, 1811 - Friedrich Hecker, German revolutionary republican politician
September 28, 1819 - Jacob Gijsbert de Hoop Scheffer, Dutch vicar and theologian
September 28, 1821 - Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs, American politician and Presbyterian minister
September 28, 1823 - Alexandre Cabanel, French painter
September 28, 1824 - Alfred Gilpin Jones, 8th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
September 28, 1824 - Francis Turner Palgrave, English poet
September 28, 1828 - Friedrich Albert Lange, German philosopher and socialist
September 28, 1833 - James Deering Fessenden, American lawyer, politician, and Brevet Major General
September 28, 1836 - Thomas Crapper, English plumber and inventor
September 28, 1839 - Frances Willard, American educator and founder
September 28, 1840 - Sandie [Alexander Swift] Pendleton, American Lieutenant Colonel
September 28, 1840 - Rudolf Baumbach, German writer of student drinking songs
September 28, 1841 - Georges Clémenceau, Prime Minister of France who defended Dreyfuss
September 28, 1844 - Robert Stout, Prime Minister of New Zealand
September 28, 1849 - Dudley Allen Sargent, American physician and educator
September 28, 1851 - Henry Arthur Jones, English playwright
September 28, 1852 - John [Denton Pinkstone] French, 1st Earl of Ypres and British field marshall
September 28, 1852 - Henri Moissan, French chemist who isolated the element "fluorine" from its compounds
September 28, 1854 - Adam Sedgwick, English zoologist
September 28, 1855 - Thomas Frederick Tout, British historian
September 28, 1856 - Edward Herbert Thompson, American diplomat and archaeologist
September 28, 1856 - Kate Douglas Wiggin, American author
September 28, 1860 - Paul Ulrich Villard, French chemist and physicist who discovered gamma rays
September 28, 1861 - Amélie of Orléans, Queen of Portugal, wife of Carlos I
September 28, 1863 - Carlos I, King of Portugal
September 28, 1864 - Barry Pain, English writer
September 28, 1867 - Hiranuma Kiichirō, 24th Prime Minister of Japan
September 28, 1871 - Pietro Badoglio, 41st Prime Minister of Italy and Italian General (1922-43)
September 28, 1872 - Tom Terriss, English director
September 28, 1873 - Julian Coolidge, American mathematician
September 28, 1873 - Wacław Rawicz [Berent], Polish biologist and writer
September 28, 1880 - Ralph Edward Flanders, Barnet VT
September 28, 1882 - Eugenio d' Ors y Rovira, essayist/philosopher
September 28, 1888 - Herman McNeile, soldier, novelist
September 28, 1892 - Edmond Thieffry, Belgian WW I pilot/air pioneer
September 28, 1893 - Marie V Felix, prince of Luxemburg/Bourbon-Parma
September 28, 1895 - Charles Petrie, historian
September 28, 1895 - Wallace K Harrison, US architect
September 28, 1897 - Muchtar Auesow, writer
September 28, 1898 - Carl Clauberg, Nazi concentration camp doctor
September 28, 1901 - Friedrichs, mathematician
September 28, 1904 - Hendrik J Hofstra, Dutch minister of Finance
September 28, 1907 - John Prickett, teacher/ecumenist
September 28, 1907 - Bhagat Singh, Indian activist
September 28, 1909 - Al Capp, [Alfred Gerald Caplin], cartoonist
September 28, 1909 - Stephen Spender, poet [or Feb 28]
September 28, 1910 - Diosdado Macapagal, President of the Philippines
September 28, 1913 - Edith Mary Ellis Peters Pargeter, author
September 28, 1913 - Warja Honegger-Lavater, Swiss artist and illustrator
September 28, 1914 - Harold Taylor, Canadian educator
September 28, 1914 - Lord Abinger [James Richard Scarlett], Datchet, Berkshire, English Conservative peer, campaigned for reform of the ancient law on treasure trove
September 28, 1916 - Lord Cockfield, Horsham, United Kingdom, British politician
September 28, 1919 - Lenn Hjortzberg, Karlskrona Sweden, director
September 28, 1922 - Phyllis Friend, chief nursing officer
September 28, 1923 - John Scott, Duke of Buccleuch, Scottish peer, then largest landowner in Scotland, 1st MP in a wheelchair
September 28, 1923 - Fred Robbins, DJ
September 28, 1924 - Antonio Jacinto, Portuguese West Africa, Angolan poet
September 28, 1925 - Seymour Cray, American inventor
September 28, 1927 - Thomas J.J. Altizer, US Radical theologian
September 28, 1929 - Nigel Althaus, British government broker
September 28, 1929 - Nikolay Ryzhkov, Premier of USSR
September 28, 1930 - Robin Buchanan, CEO
September 28, 1932 - Michael G[reatrex] Coney, Canadian sci-fi author
September 28, 1933 - Madeleine M Kunin, Switzerland, 1st Jewish gov of Vermont
September 28, 1933 - Miguel Berrocal, Sculptor
September 28, 1936 - Sherwood L Boehlert, None
September 28, 1937 - Colin Berry, professor
September 28, 1939 - Stuart Kauffman, American biologist
September 28, 1940 - Alekander Sergeyevich Ivanchenkov, USSR, cosmonaut
September 28, 1940 - Aleksandr Y Kalery, Russian cosmonaut
September 28, 1940 - George Greenstein, author
September 28, 1941 - Edmund Stoiber, German politician
September 28, 1943 - Mike Kreidler, None
September 28, 1943 - Warren Lieberfarb, American media executive
September 28, 1947 - Gillian Rose, philosopher/writer
September 28, 1947 - Jon Snow, British TV journalist
September 28, 1947 - Bob Carr, Australian politician
September 28, 1947 - Sheikh Hasina, Bangladeshi politician, Prime Minister of Bangladesh
September 28, 1950 - Brian Keenan, Irish author
September 28, 1951 - Wei Chen, Canadian journalist
September 28, 1955 - Stéphane Dion, Canadian politician
September 28, 1958 - Lory Del Santo, Verona Italy, Miss Italy
September 28, 1959 - Billy Montana, Country/Western performer
September 28, 1961 - Quentin Kawananakoa, pretender to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii
September 28, 1962 - S C Grant, British Lt-General
September 28, 1965 - Joel Rane, author
September 28, 1966 - Erno Das, lighting tech/gaffer
September 28, 1969 - Mark Everett, American fugitive
September 28, 1969 - Ben Greenman, American author
September 28, 1972 - Dita Von Teese, American burlesque artist
September 28, 1976 - Fedor Emelianenko, Russian mixed martial artist
September 28, 1996 - Celeste & Johnny Edison, Assyria & Pele's twins, boy & girl
September 28, 48 BC - Pompey the Great [Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus], Roman general and politician
September 28, 235 - Pope Saint Pontian [Pontianus], Pope
September 28, 876 - Louis the German, King of Eastern Francia
September 28, 935 - Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, assassinated at around 28 in a plot by his younger brother, Boleslaus the Cruel
September 28, 1104 - Pedro I, king of Navarra & Aragon, dies
September 28, 1197 - Henry VI von Hohenstaufen, King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor
September 28, 1296 - Adolf VII, earl of Mountain, dies
September 28, 1429 - Cymburgis of Masovia, wife of Duke Ernest of Austria
September 28, 1509 - Siwara/Sjoerd Aylva, Fries army leader
September 28, 1582 - George Buchanan, Scottish historian
September 28, 1618 - Gilles van Ledenberg, sec of Utrecht States, suicide at 68
September 28, 1618 - Joshua Sylvester, English poet
September 28, 1652 - Jan Asselijn, Dutch landscape painter and etcher
September 28, 1657 - Emilia Secunda Antwerpiana, 6th and youngest daughter of Willem of Orange
September 28, 1667 - Jacobus Golius, Dutch mathematician and Arabic translator
September 28, 1687 - Francis Turretin, Swiss theologian
September 28, 1694 - Gabriel Mouton, French abbot and mathematician
September 28, 1702 - Robert Spencer 2nd earl of Sunderland, Engl PM
September 28, 1742 - Jean Baptiste Massillon, French churchman
September 28, 1759 - Cornelis Pronk, Dutch portrait painter and cartoonist
September 28, 1781 - William Henry Nassau de Zuylestein, 4th Earl of Rochford, British diplomat and statesman
September 28, 1789 - Thomas Day, author, killed by fall from a horse at Wargrave Berkshire
September 28, 1810 - John Archer, American Congressman who received the 1st medical diploma issued on US continent
September 28, 1815 - Nicolas Desmarest, French geologist and geographer
September 28, 1833 - Lemuel Haynes, Revolutionary War veteran
September 28, 1844 - Pyotr Aleksandrovich Tolstoy, Russian general and statesman
September 28, 1859 - Rinse Posthumus, Frisian writer and poet
September 28, 1868 - Thomas Carmichael Hindman, American attorney, Confederate general-major, assassinated at 40
September 28, 1869 - Guglielmo Libri, Italian mathematician
September 28, 1873 - Emile Gaboriau, French writer
September 28, 1875 - Aleksei K. Tolstoi, Russian poet and writer
September 28, 1879 - Nathan Cook Meeker, American journalist and social reformer, murdered by Ute Indians at 62
September 28, 1891 - Herman Melville, American writer
September 28, 1895 - Louis Pasteur, French bacteriologist
September 28, 1899 - Giovanni Segantini, Italian painter, dies
September 28, 1902 - Emile Zola, French writer and critic
September 28, 1907 - Frederick I, Grand Duke of Baden
September 28, 1911 - Louis Pincoffs, Dutch businessman and politician, dies
September 28, 1914 - Richard Warren Sears, US businessman
September 28, 1914 - Þorsteinn Erlingsson, Icelandic poet
September 28, 1915 - Saitou Hajime, 3rd squad leader of the Shinsengumi died under name of Goro Fujita
September 28, 1917 - T. E. Hulme, English writer and poet
September 28, 1918 - Georg Simmel, German sociologist and philosopher
September 28, 1918 - Freddie Stowers, American soldier
September 28, 1930 - Daniel Guggenheim, American mining magnate and philanthropist
September 28, 1935 - William Kennedy Dickson, Scottish inventor
September 28, 1938 - Charles Duryea, American inventor
September 28, 1946 - Jean Van de Eeckhoudt, Belgian painter, dies
September 28, 1953 - Edwin Hubble, American astronomer, first to announce existence of other galaxies
September 28, 1954 - George Harrison Shull, American plant geneticist
September 28, 1956 - William Boeing, American aviation pioneer who founded The Boeing Company
September 28, 1957 - Albert Ascoli, Italian developed anti-tuberculosis vaccine, dies
September 28, 1964 - Mikhail Svetlov, Russian poet and writer
September 28, 1966 - André Breton, French writer and poet, founder of Surrealism
September 28, 1968 - Dewey Philip "Daddy-O", American pioneering DJ
September 28, 1970 - Gamal' Abd al-Nassar, Egypt President
September 28, 1970 - John Roderigo Dos Passos, American writer
September 28, 1973 - Wystan H Auden, British/American writer
September 28, 1978 - Pope John Paul I [Albino Luciani], 263rd Roman Catholic Pope
September 28, 1981 - Rómulo Betancourt, President of Venezuela
September 28, 1986 - Carmen DeRue, entertainer, dies
September 28, 1987 - Mehdi Hashemi, Iranian aid of Ayatollah Khomeini, shot for treason
September 28, 1989 - Ferdinand Marcos, President of Philippines
September 28, 1992 - John Leech, British mathematician
September 28, 1993 - Gustavo Brillembourg, Venez/US advocate
September 28, 1993 - Peter De Vries, cartoonist
September 28, 1993 - Alexander A. Drabik, American soldier
September 28, 1994 - Jose Francisco Ruiz Massieu, Mexican PRI-politician, murdered at 48
September 28, 1994 - Lady Huxley [Marie Juliette Baillot], Swiss sculptor and author
September 28, 1994 - Warwick Hutton, artist
September 28, 1995 - Lynette Roberts, British poet
September 28, 1995 - Olive Gibbs, peace campaigner
September 28, 2000 - Pierre Trudeau, 15th Canadian Prime Minister
September 28, 2002 - Patsy Mink, U.S. Congresswoman
September 28, 2003 - George Odlum, Saint Lucian politician
September 28, 2004 - Geoffrey Beene, American fashion designer
September 28, 2004 - Scott Muni, American disc jockey
September 28, 2004 - Victor Rosow, Russian dramatist
September 28, 2005 - Constance Baker Motley, American judge
September 28, 2007 - Wally Parks, Founder of the NHRA
September 28, 2009 - Guillermo Endara, former President of Panama
September 28, 2016 - Shimon Peres, Israeli Prime Minister, President (2007-14) and Nobel Peace Prize recipient (1994)
September 28, 2016 - Gloria Naylor, American author
September 28, 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt., Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt.
September 28, 235 - Bishop of Rome Pontianus steps down, Bishop of Rome Pontianus steps down
September 28, 351 - Battle at Mursa: emperor Constantine II beats emperor Magnentius, Battle at Mursa: emperor Constantine II beats emperor Magnentius
September 28, 935 - Saint Wenceslas is murdered by his brother, Boleslaus I of Bohemia, Saint Wenceslas is murdered by his brother, Boleslaus I of Bohemia
September 28, 1066 - William the Conqueror invades England landing at Pevensey Bay, Sussex Learn More >>, William the Conqueror invades England landing at Pevensey Bay, Sussex Learn More >>
September 28, 1106 - Battle at Tinchebrai: English King Henry I beats his brother Robert, Battle at Tinchebrai: English King Henry I beats his brother Robert
September 28, 1322 - Battle of Muhldorf: the Duchy of (Upper) Bavaria defeats Austrian forces, Battle of Muhldorf: the Duchy of (Upper) Bavaria defeats Austrian forces
September 28, 1362 - Guillaum de Grimoard elected as Pope Urban V, Guillaum de Grimoard elected as Pope Urban V
September 28, 1394 - Cardinal Pedro de Luna of Aragon chosen (anti)pope Benedictus XIII, Cardinal Pedro de Luna of Aragon chosen (anti)pope Benedictus XIII
September 28, 1448 - Christian I is crowned king of Denmark., Christian I is crowned king of Denmark.
September 28, 1528 - Spanish fleet sinks in Florida hurricane; about 380 die, Spanish fleet sinks in Florida hurricane; about 380 die
September 28, 1652 - English-Dutch sea battle at Kentish Knock, English-Dutch sea battle at Kentish Knock
September 28, 1687 - Venetians take Athens from the Turks, Venetians take Athens from the Turks
September 28, 1701 - Divorce legalized in Maryland, Divorce legalized in Maryland
September 28, 1760 - Russian & Austrian army occupies Berlin, Russian & Austrian army occupies Berlin
September 28, 1767 - Gentlemen 17 forbid private slave transport India to Cape of Good Hope, Gentlemen 17 forbid private slave transport India to Cape of Good Hope
September 28, 1781 - 9,000 American and 7,000 French troops begin siege of Yorktown Learn More >>, 9,000 American and 7,000 French troops begin siege of Yorktown Learn More >>
September 28, 1787 - Congress sends Constitution to state legislatures for their approval, Congress sends Constitution to state legislatures for their approval
September 28, 1815 - Joachim Murats fleet sails from Corsica to Naples, Joachim Murats fleet sails from Corsica to Naples
September 28, 1829 - Walker's Appeal, racial antislavery pamphlet, published in Boston, Walker's Appeal, racial antislavery pamphlet, published in Boston
September 28, 1844 - Oscar I of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Sweden, Oscar I of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Sweden
September 28, 1850 - US Navy abolishes flogging as punishment, US Navy abolishes flogging as punishment
September 28, 1858 - Donati's comet becomes 1st to be photographed, Donati's comet becomes 1st to be photographed
September 28, 1864 - -30) Battle of Fort Harrison Virginia (Chaffin's Farm New Market Heights), -30) Battle of Fort Harrison Virginia (Chaffin's Farm New Market Heights)
September 28, 1867 - Toronto becomes capital of Ontario, Toronto becomes capital of Ontario
September 28, 1868 - Battle of Alcolea, causes Queen Isabella II of Spain to flee to France, Battle of Alcolea, causes Queen Isabella II of Spain to flee to France
September 28, 1868 - Opelousas Massacre at St Landry Parish Louisiana (200 blacks killed), Opelousas Massacre at St Landry Parish Louisiana (200 blacks killed)
September 28, 1879 - Sydney Australia inaugurates steam motor tram route, Sydney Australia inaugurates steam motor tram route
September 28, 1892 - 1st night football game played (Mansfield Pa), 1st night football game played (Mansfield Pa)
September 28, 1894 - Simon Marks & Tom Spencer open Penny Bazaar in Manchester, Simon Marks & Tom Spencer open Penny Bazaar in Manchester
September 28, 1899 - Transvaal mobilizes its army - leadup to Second Boer War, Transvaal mobilizes its army - leadup to Second Boer War
September 28, 1901 - Guerrilla's assault unarmed US soldiers in Balangiga Phil, 38 killed, Guerrilla's assault unarmed US soldiers in Balangiga Phil, 38 killed
September 28, 1904 - Woman arrested for smoking a cigarette in a car on 5th Avenue, NYC, Woman arrested for smoking a cigarette in a car on 5th Avenue, NYC
September 28, 1906 - US troops reoccupy Cuba, stay until 1909, US troops reoccupy Cuba, stay until 1909
September 28, 1912 - SS Kichemaru disappears in storm off Japanese coast, 1,000 die, SS Kichemaru disappears in storm off Japanese coast, 1,000 die
September 28, 1914 - German forces move into Antwerp Belgium (WWI), German forces move into Antwerp Belgium (WWI)
September 28, 1915 - Battle of Kut-el-Amara: British defeat Turks in Mesopotamia, Battle of Kut-el-Amara: British defeat Turks in Mesopotamia
September 28, 1920 - Dirk Fock appointed as governor-general of Dutch East Indies, Dirk Fock appointed as governor-general of Dutch East Indies
September 28, 1923 - Abyssinia (Ethiopia) leaves League of Nations, Abyssinia (Ethiopia) leaves League of Nations
September 28, 1923 - Radio Times 1st published, Radio Times 1st published
September 28, 1924 - 2 US Army planes end around-world flight, Seattle to Seattle, 57 stops, 2 US Army planes end around-world flight, Seattle to Seattle, 57 stops
September 28, 1924 - French government names Gen Serrail governor-general of Syria, French government names Gen Serrail governor-general of Syria
September 28, 1924 - General Plutarco Calles elected president of Mexico, General Plutarco Calles elected president of Mexico
September 28, 1926 - Russia & Latvia treaty of neutrality signed, Russia & Latvia treaty of neutrality signed
September 28, 1928 - 1st recording session in Nashville (Warmack's Gully Jumpers), 1st recording session in Nashville (Warmack's Gully Jumpers)
September 28, 1928 - Juan de la Cierva makes 1st helicopter flight over English Channel, Juan de la Cierva makes 1st helicopter flight over English Channel
September 28, 1928 - NY Yanks clinch pennant #6, NY Yanks clinch pennant #6
September 28, 1928 - Prussia forbids speech from Adolf Hitler, Prussia forbids speech from Adolf Hitler
September 28, 1928 - US acknowledge Chinese government of Chiang Kai-shek, US acknowledge Chinese government of Chiang Kai-shek
September 28, 1928 - Valentin Katayev's "Kvadratura Kruga" premieres in Moscow, Valentin Katayev's "Kvadratura Kruga" premieres in Moscow
September 28, 1928 - UK passes the Dangerous Drugs Act outlawing cannabis., UK passes the Dangerous Drugs Act outlawing cannabis.
September 28, 1929 - 1st CF interception return for a touchdown (Joe Hess-U of Alberta), 1st CF interception return for a touchdown (Joe Hess-U of Alberta)
September 28, 1931 - 200,000 demonstrators demand declaration of war on Japan in Peking, 200,000 demonstrators demand declaration of war on Japan in Peking
September 28, 1937 - FDR dedicates Bonneville Dam on Columbia River (Oregon), FDR dedicates Bonneville Dam on Columbia River (Oregon)
September 28, 1938 - Clare Boothe's "Boys Goodbye" premieres in NYC, Clare Boothe's "Boys Goodbye" premieres in NYC
September 28, 1938 - Dutch Premier Colijn sends radio message "No war coming", Dutch Premier Colijn sends radio message "No war coming"
September 28, 1939 - Estonia accepts Soviet military bases, Estonia accepts Soviet military bases
September 28, 1939 - Final broadcast of The Fleischmann Hour was heard on radio, Final broadcast of The Fleischmann Hour was heard on radio
September 28, 1940 - Michigan's Tom Harmon runs 72, 86 & 94 yard touchdowns, Michigan's Tom Harmon runs 72, 86 & 94 yard touchdowns
September 28, 1940 - Nazi occupiers present "New Dutch Culture" in German, Nazi occupiers present "New Dutch Culture" in German
September 28, 1942 - Luftwaffe bombs Stalingrad, Luftwaffe bombs Stalingrad
September 28, 1944 - Nazi forces begin killing civilians in the Italian village of Marzabotto, Nazi forces begin killing civilians in the Italian village of Marzabotto
September 28, 1945 - Canadian football's Calgary Bronks changes its name to Stampeders, Canadian football's Calgary Bronks changes its name to Stampeders
September 28, 1945 - Robert T Duncan appears as Tonio in "I Pagliacci", Robert T Duncan appears as Tonio in "I Pagliacci"
September 28, 1950 - Indonesia becomes 60th member of UN, Indonesia becomes 60th member of UN
September 28, 1951 - Allie Reynolds' 2nd no-hitter of 1951; Yanks clinch pennant #18, Allie Reynolds' 2nd no-hitter of 1951; Yanks clinch pennant #18
September 28, 1953 - Dutch government proclaims 5% general pay increase on Jan 1, 1954, Dutch government proclaims 5% general pay increase on Jan 1, 1954
September 28, 1957 - Dutch Queen Juliana opens Velser Tunnels, Dutch Queen Juliana opens Velser Tunnels
September 28, 1958 - France adopts constitution, France adopts constitution
September 28, 1958 - Guinea votes for independence from France, Guinea votes for independence from France
September 28, 1958 - US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site, US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
September 28, 1958 - USAF selects Thor over Jupiter rocket for mass production as ICBM's, USAF selects Thor over Jupiter rocket for mass production as ICBM's
September 28, 1959 - Edward Franklin Albee 's "Zoo Story" premieres in Berlin, Edward Franklin Albee 's "Zoo Story" premieres in Berlin
September 28, 1959 - Explorer VI reveals an intense radiation belt around Earth, Explorer VI reveals an intense radiation belt around Earth
September 28, 1960 - "Sunrise at Campobello" premieres at Palace theater, "Sunrise at Campobello" premieres at Palace theater
September 28, 1961 - Syria withdraws from United Arab Republic, Syria withdraws from United Arab Republic
September 28, 1961 - USN Comdr Forrest S Petersen takes X-15 to 30,720 m, USN Comdr Forrest S Petersen takes X-15 to 30,720 m
September 28, 1962 - Alouette (Canada), 1st Canadian satellite, launched, Alouette (Canada), 1st Canadian satellite, launched
September 28, 1962 - Paddington tram depot fire destroys 65 trams in Brisbane, Australia., Paddington tram depot fire destroys 65 trams in Brisbane, Australia.
September 28, 1963 - Giuseppe Cantarella roller-skates record 25.78 mph (415 k) for 440 yds, Giuseppe Cantarella roller-skates record 25.78 mph (415 k) for 440 yds
September 28, 1963 - NYC DJ "Murray The K" plays "She Loves You" on the radio, NYC DJ "Murray The K" plays "She Loves You" on the radio
September 28, 1964 - Suriname governor A Currie resigns, Suriname governor A Currie resigns
September 28, 1965 - Jack McKay in X-15 reaches 90 km, Jack McKay in X-15 reaches 90 km
September 28, 1965 - Taal Volcano explodes on Luzon Philippines killing around 100, Taal Volcano explodes on Luzon Philippines killing around 100
September 28, 1967 - Walter Washington elected 1st mayor of Washington, D.C., Walter Washington elected 1st mayor of Washington, D.C.
September 28, 1968 - Alberto Giolani of Italy roller skates record 23.133 miles in 1 hr, Alberto Giolani of Italy roller skates record 23.133 miles in 1 hr
September 28, 1968 - Atlanta Chiefs beat San Diego Toros 3-0 for NASL championship, Atlanta Chiefs beat San Diego Toros 3-0 for NASL championship
September 28, 1968 - Chuck Hixson (Southern Methodist) completes 37 of record 69 passes, Chuck Hixson (Southern Methodist) completes 37 of record 69 passes
September 28, 1968 - Marisa Danisi of West Germany roller skates record 21.995 miles in 1 hr, Marisa Danisi of West Germany roller skates record 21.995 miles in 1 hr
September 28, 1969 - Minnesota vs Baltimore, gains 530 yards passing!, Minnesota vs Baltimore, gains 530 yards passing!
September 28, 1969 - SPD wins West German Parliament elections, SPD wins West German Parliament elections
September 28, 1970 - Anwar Sadat replaces Gamal Abdel Nasser as acting Egyptian President, Anwar Sadat replaces Gamal Abdel Nasser as acting Egyptian President
September 28, 1971 - UK passes the Misuse of Drugs Act banning the medicinal use of cannabis., UK passes the Misuse of Drugs Act banning the medicinal use of cannabis.
September 28, 1972 - Japan & Communist China agree to re-establish diplomatic relations, Japan & Communist China agree to re-establish diplomatic relations
September 28, 1973 - Palestinian Terrorists hijack Austrian train, Palestinian Terrorists hijack Austrian train
September 28, 1974 - US 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy, US 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy
September 28, 1974 - Mick Ronson joins Mott the Hoople, Mick Ronson joins Mott the Hoople
September 28, 1975 - Bill authorizes admission of women to military academies, Bill authorizes admission of women to military academies
September 28, 1976 - US Congress passes Toxic Substances Control Act, US Congress passes Toxic Substances Control Act
September 28, 1978 - Israeli Knesset endorses Camp David accord, Israeli Knesset endorses Camp David accord
September 28, 1978 - Pieter Botha succeeds Vorster as premier of South Africa, Pieter Botha succeeds Vorster as premier of South Africa
September 28, 1978 - Syrians & Lebanese engage in heavy fighting in Lebanon, Syrians & Lebanese engage in heavy fighting in Lebanon
September 28, 1980 - Carl Sagan's 13 part "Cosmos" premieres on PBS, Carl Sagan's 13 part "Cosmos" premieres on PBS
September 28, 1980 - Jaromir Wagner is 1st to fly Atlantic standing on wing, Jaromir Wagner is 1st to fly Atlantic standing on wing
September 28, 1982 - 1st reports appear of death from cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules, 1st reports appear of death from cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules
September 28, 1982 - NASA launches Intelsat V satellite, no. 505, NASA launches Intelsat V satellite, no. 505
September 28, 1983 - STS-9 vehicle moves to launch pad, STS-9 vehicle moves to launch pad
September 28, 1984 - 1st floodlit ODI outside of Australia (India v Aust, New Delhi), 1st floodlit ODI outside of Australia (India v Aust, New Delhi)
September 28, 1985 - NASA launches Intelsat VA F-12, NASA launches Intelsat VA F-12
September 28, 1985 - Riots in Brixton, London, rompted by police shooting of Dorothy Groce by police, Riots in Brixton, London, rompted by police shooting of Dorothy Groce by police
September 28, 1987 - Gladys Knight & Smokey Robinson on "$10,000 Pyramid", Gladys Knight & Smokey Robinson on "$10,000 Pyramid"
September 28, 1988 - Bronx Museum for Arts opens, Bronx Museum for Arts opens
September 28, 1988 - LA Dodger Orel Hershiser sets record for consecutive scoreless inns, LA Dodger Orel Hershiser sets record for consecutive scoreless inns
September 28, 1990 - Exiled emir of Kuwait visits White House, Exiled emir of Kuwait visits White House
September 28, 1991 - "Shiny Happy People" by REM peaks to #10, "Shiny Happy People" by REM peaks to #10
September 28, 1991 - UN weapons inspectors ends 5-day standoff with Iraq, UN weapons inspectors ends 5-day standoff with Iraq
September 28, 1992 - Pakistani Airbus A-300 crashes into mountain at Kathmandu, 167 dies, Pakistani Airbus A-300 crashes into mountain at Kathmandu, 167 dies
September 28, 1993 - Gas field in Caracas explodes, 53 killed, Gas field in Caracas explodes, 53 killed
September 28, 1993 - Ron Wood releases "Slide On Live", Ron Wood releases "Slide On Live"
September 28, 1994 - 909 people die when an Estonian ferry capsizes & sinks in Baltic sea, 909 people die when an Estonian ferry capsizes & sinks in Baltic sea
September 28, 1995 - Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat sign accord to transfer West Bank to the PLO, Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat sign accord to transfer West Bank to the PLO
September 28, 1995 - Bob Denard and a group of mercenaries take the islands of Comoros in a coup., Bob Denard and a group of mercenaries take the islands of Comoros in a coup.
September 28, 1996 - 1st ODI played in Kenya between home team & Sri Lanka, 1st ODI played in Kenya between home team & Sri Lanka
September 28, 1996 - Joyce Giraud, crowned 8th Ms Venus Swimwear, Joyce Giraud, crowned 8th Ms Venus Swimwear
September 28, 1996 - Nebraska & Penn State are 5th & 6th major colleges to win 700, Nebraska & Penn State are 5th & 6th major colleges to win 700
September 28, 2000 - Al-Aqsa Intifada: Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem., Al-Aqsa Intifada: Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
September 28, 2008 - SpaceX launches the first ever private spacecraft, the Falcon 1 into orbit., SpaceX launches the first ever private spacecraft, the Falcon 1 into orbit.
September 28, 2012 - Aircraft crash kills 16 people in Kathmandu, Nepal, Aircraft crash kills 16 people in Kathmandu, Nepal
September 28, 2013 - 27 villagers are killed by Boko Harem in northeast Nigeria, 27 villagers are killed by Boko Harem in northeast Nigeria
September 28, 2013 - Hawthorn defeats Fremantle to win the 2013 Australian Rules Premiership, Hawthorn defeats Fremantle to win the 2013 Australian Rules Premiership
September 28, 2015 - NASA scientists announce the discovery of flowing water on Mars, NASA scientists announce the discovery of flowing water on Mars
September 28, 2018 - Up to 50 million Facebook accounts hacked due to a code weakness, Up to 50 million Facebook accounts hacked due to a code weakness
September 28, 1933 - Sally Eilers weds Harry Joe Brown, Sally Eilers weds Harry Joe Brown
September 28, 1956 - Russian President Boris Yeltsin (25) weds Naina Girina (24), Russian President Boris Yeltsin (25) weds Naina Girina (24)
September 28, 1937 - Martha Raye (21) divorces Hamilton "Bud" Westmore (19) on the basis of extreme cruelty, Martha Raye (21) divorces Hamilton "Bud" Westmore (19) on the basis of extreme cruelty