Also on This Day in History September 28
Discover what happened on September 28 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries,
famous births and notable deaths.
Births on This Day, September 28
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1836
Thomas Crapper
English plumber who invented the ballcock
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1947
Sheikh Hasina
Bangladeshi politician, 10th Prime Minister of Bangladesh
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1925
Seymour Cray
American inventor (Cray Research, Cray I supercomputer)
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1860
Paul Urich Villard
French chemist and physicist who discovered gamma rays
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1852
Henri Moissan
French chemist who isolated the element "fluorine" from its compounds (Nobel 1906)
Deaths on This Day, September 28
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2007
Wally Parks
American businessman who founded the National Hot Rod Association
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1895
Louis Pasteur
French bacteriologist (invented pasteurization)
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1954
George Harrison Shull
American botanist and geneticist known as the father of hybrid corn (maize)
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1956
William Boeing
American aviation pioneer who founded The Boeing Company
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1953
Edwin Hubble
American astronomer, first to announce existence of other galaxies
1923
Radio Times 1st published
The Radio Times was first published on September 28, 1923. It quickly became a popular magazine in the United Kingdom, known for its comprehensive listings of radio programs and later television programs as well.
1950
Indonesia becomes 60th member of UN
Indonesia joined the United Nations on September 28, 1950, marking a significant milestone in its international recognition and diplomatic engagement. This membership allowed Indonesia to participate fully in global affairs and contribute to UN initiatives aimed at promoting peace, security, and development worldwide. It also underscored Indonesia's commitment to multilateralism and cooperation among nations.
1982
NASA launches Intelsat V satellite, no. 505
NASA did not launch the Intelsat V satellite. It was actually launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) on September 28, 1982, from the Centre Spatial Guyanais in French Guiana.
1971
Dissolution of the United Arab Republic
The United Arab Republic, a political union between Egypt and Syria, dissolved in 1971. This marked the end of their brief experiment in unity and signaled a return to separate national identities and governance structures for both countries.