September 28th What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1918 U.S.A. Spanish Flu Epidemic
28th September 1918 : In the worlds worst flu epidemic ( Spanish Flu called because the first major outbreak causing multiple deaths was in Spain) in history an estimated 30 million people died worldwide. Philadelphia was the hardest hit city in the United States. After the Liberty Loan parade on September 28, thousands of people became infected causing the death of 12,000 in the city
28th September 1918 : In the worlds worst flu epidemic ( Spanish Flu called because the first major outbreak causing multiple deaths was in Spain) in history an estimated 30 million people died worldwide. Philadelphia was the hardest hit city in the United States. After the Liberty Loan parade on September 28, thousands of people became infected causing the death of 12,000 in the city
1923 England Schneider Seaplane Cup
28th September 1923 : This years Schneider Seaplane cup held each year along the sea front at Portsmouth England has been won by an American aircraft against the rest of the world in a time of 1hr 12minutes and 45 seconds, the numbers of aircraft competing this year increased yet again and crowds of spectators lined the beaches watching the race.
28th September 1923 : This years Schneider Seaplane cup held each year along the sea front at Portsmouth England has been won by an American aircraft against the rest of the world in a time of 1hr 12minutes and 45 seconds, the numbers of aircraft competing this year increased yet again and crowds of spectators lined the beaches watching the race.
1924 U.S.A. First Round The World Flight 175 days
28th September 1924 : Two U.S. Army planes landed in Seattle, Washington. completing the first round-the-world flight in 175 days. The flight had begun from Seattle On April 6 with three aircraft named "Chicago, Boston, and New Orleans". The Boston came down while crossing the Atlantic. The Chicago flown by ( Lt. Lowell Smith (pilot) and 1st Lt. Leslie Arnold ) and the New Orleans flown by ( Lt. Erik Nelson (pilot) and Lt. Jack Harding. ) completed the journey.
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28th September 1924 : Two U.S. Army planes landed in Seattle, Washington. completing the first round-the-world flight in 175 days. The flight had begun from Seattle On April 6 with three aircraft named "Chicago, Boston, and New Orleans". The Boston came down while crossing the Atlantic. The Chicago flown by ( Lt. Lowell Smith (pilot) and 1st Lt. Leslie Arnold ) and the New Orleans flown by ( Lt. Erik Nelson (pilot) and Lt. Jack Harding. ) completed the journey.
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1928 England Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin
28th September 1928 : While working at his laboratory at St Mary's Hospital, London Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin by accident when he noticed that many of his culture dishes were contaminated with a fungus that had a positive anti bacterial effect on multiple organisms providing the basic block for the start of modern antibiotics. Many believe that the discovery of penicillin is one of the most important discoveries of the last century.
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28th September 1928 : While working at his laboratory at St Mary's Hospital, London Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin by accident when he noticed that many of his culture dishes were contaminated with a fungus that had a positive anti bacterial effect on multiple organisms providing the basic block for the start of modern antibiotics. Many believe that the discovery of penicillin is one of the most important discoveries of the last century.
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1946 U.S.A. Vets learn To Fly / GI Bill Of Rights
28th September 1946 : An ever increasing number of returning World War II vets are learning to fly under the legislation provided by the GI Bill of Rights, with thousands across the country gaining private pilot licenses.
28th September 1946 : An ever increasing number of returning World War II vets are learning to fly under the legislation provided by the GI Bill of Rights, with thousands across the country gaining private pilot licenses.
1956 U.S.A. Crackdown On Dope
28th September 1956 : A mass crackdown on dope users in New York with the narcotic division carrying out multiple raids across the area and arresting 102 men and women who are now in jail pending charges.
28th September 1956 : A mass crackdown on dope users in New York with the narcotic division carrying out multiple raids across the area and arresting 102 men and women who are now in jail pending charges.
1963 U.S.A. Polio Vaccine
28th September 1963 : In one of the biggest undertakings in history against Polio the Sabin oral Polio Vaccine which is taken with a lump of sugar will commence countrywide tomorrow , the vaccine must be kept refrigerated prior to use and requires 6 doses to provide full immunization against the deadly disease.
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28th September 1963 : In one of the biggest undertakings in history against Polio the Sabin oral Polio Vaccine which is taken with a lump of sugar will commence countrywide tomorrow , the vaccine must be kept refrigerated prior to use and requires 6 doses to provide full immunization against the deadly disease.
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1968 U.S.A. Beatles "Hey Jude"
28th September 1968 : The Beatles single HEY JUDE hits the top of the charts, it is over seven minutes long and was the longest song ever to hit No. 1, a record it holds to this day.
28th September 1968 : The Beatles single HEY JUDE hits the top of the charts, it is over seven minutes long and was the longest song ever to hit No. 1, a record it holds to this day.
1975 UK Spaghetti House Siege In London
28th September 1975 : An armed robbery goes wrong at a Spaghetti House restaurant in Knightsbridge, London, The robbers then take nine staff hostage and demand a plane and safe passage to Jamaica. ( Hostages Released October 3rd )
28th September 1975 : An armed robbery goes wrong at a Spaghetti House restaurant in Knightsbridge, London, The robbers then take nine staff hostage and demand a plane and safe passage to Jamaica. ( Hostages Released October 3rd )
1976 U.S.A. Muhammad Ali
28th September 1976 : Muhammad Ali beats Ken Norton to retain the heavyweight championship of the world at Yankee Stadium today.
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28th September 1976 : Muhammad Ali beats Ken Norton to retain the heavyweight championship of the world at Yankee Stadium today.
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1978 Vatican Pope John Paul I
28th September 1978 : Pope John Paul I died of a heart attack, just 33 days after he was elected pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church..
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28th September 1978 : Pope John Paul I died of a heart attack, just 33 days after he was elected pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church..
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1981 U.S.A. Disability Benefits
28th September 1981 : Up to 38% of all those claiming disability benefits could well be losing those benefits due to the new review of eligibility as part of a federal economy drive, it is believed as many as 500,000 people could lose benefits by the new eligibility rules .
28th September 1981 : Up to 38% of all those claiming disability benefits could well be losing those benefits due to the new review of eligibility as part of a federal economy drive, it is believed as many as 500,000 people could lose benefits by the new eligibility rules .
1985 UK Brixton Riots
28th September 1985 : Riots have broken out in the Brixton area of London after a Cherry Groce a suspects mother is shot and injured by accident during a police search of a house in Brixton. Rioters set light to a barricade of cars with petrol bombs and began looting shops in the area.
28th September 1985 : Riots have broken out in the Brixton area of London after a Cherry Groce a suspects mother is shot and injured by accident during a police search of a house in Brixton. Rioters set light to a barricade of cars with petrol bombs and began looting shops in the area.
1987 Iran US Captures Iranian Mine Layer
28th September 1987 : The US Navy has captured an Iranian ship caught laying mines in the Persian Gulf and released the 26 surviving crewman to Iranian officials and have now blown up the ship ensuring it will not be able to lay further mines in the area.
28th September 1987 : The US Navy has captured an Iranian ship caught laying mines in the Persian Gulf and released the 26 surviving crewman to Iranian officials and have now blown up the ship ensuring it will not be able to lay further mines in the area.
1994 Sweden Estonia Sinks
28th September 1994 : 852 people die when the Car and Passenger Ferry the Estonia sinks in the Baltic
28th September 1994 : 852 people die when the Car and Passenger Ferry the Estonia sinks in the Baltic
1995 Bosnia Russian Peace Keeping Force
28th September 1995 : Russian President Boris Yeltsin has offered to put a Russian Peace keeping force in former Yugoslavia working alongside Nato Forces providing NATO stops bombing Serb forces.
28th September 1995 : Russian President Boris Yeltsin has offered to put a Russian Peace keeping force in former Yugoslavia working alongside Nato Forces providing NATO stops bombing Serb forces.
1995 U.S.A. Self Rule Agreed On West Bank
28th September 1995 : The Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin and the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization Yasser Arafat have signed a deal in Washington giving Palestinians Self Rule in the West Bank
28th September 1995 : The Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin and the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization Yasser Arafat have signed a deal in Washington giving Palestinians Self Rule in the West Bank
2000 Israel Riots In Jerusalem
28th September 2000 : The hard line Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon sparked a riot during a tour of the compound around Al-Aqsa mosque. Soon after the tour began protesters gathered in large numbers hurling stones and other missiles and the Israeli police answered with tear gas and rubber-coated bullets. The site of the Al Aqsa mosque and its compound, is known as Temple Mount to Jews and Haram al Sharif to Muslims, and is sacred to both religions and is the center of controversy over Jerusalem because of it's sacred place in both religions
28th September 2000 : The hard line Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon sparked a riot during a tour of the compound around Al-Aqsa mosque. Soon after the tour began protesters gathered in large numbers hurling stones and other missiles and the Israeli police answered with tear gas and rubber-coated bullets. The site of the Al Aqsa mosque and its compound, is known as Temple Mount to Jews and Haram al Sharif to Muslims, and is sacred to both religions and is the center of controversy over Jerusalem because of it's sacred place in both religions
2003 Italy Most Of Country Without Power
28th September 2003 : A power outage has blacked out close to 90% of the country of Italy, the power cut left thousands stranded on trains and in elevators. The Italian national grid authority has blamed the blackout on a malfunction of supply lines from France, but Italy does have a long term problem where the growth of demand for power is outstripping supply .
28th September 2003 : A power outage has blacked out close to 90% of the country of Italy, the power cut left thousands stranded on trains and in elevators. The Italian national grid authority has blamed the blackout on a malfunction of supply lines from France, but Italy does have a long term problem where the growth of demand for power is outstripping supply .
2004 World Oil Price Drops At Last
28th September 2004 : The price of a barrel of oil appears to be retreating from it's peak of over $50.00 a barrel bringing some comfort around the world. The price has nearly doubled in a short period bringing concerns over the effect on inflation and the danger of a global recession. Much of the pressure was taken off when the worlds biggest oil exporter agreed to raise production capacity by 1.5 million barrels a day. ( Crude Oil Peaked at $147 in July 2008 Price September 2008 $105 barrel )
28th September 2004 : The price of a barrel of oil appears to be retreating from it's peak of over $50.00 a barrel bringing some comfort around the world. The price has nearly doubled in a short period bringing concerns over the effect on inflation and the danger of a global recession. Much of the pressure was taken off when the worlds biggest oil exporter agreed to raise production capacity by 1.5 million barrels a day. ( Crude Oil Peaked at $147 in July 2008 Price September 2008 $105 barrel )
