On This Day - October 28th
October 28th is just another fall day, right? Think again. Today’s a great day to look back at some of the most fascinating moments of societal history, and if you’re marking a birthday today, it’s also a great chance to see which famous people you share your special day with! Keep reading, and we’ll guide you through the most interesting facts about October 28th that you’ll want to remember.
On this day
The first university of the New World opened.
In 1538, the first university in the New World, the Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino, was established on Hispaniola.
18,000 died in Peru.
In 1746, an earthquake hit the Peruvian cities of Lima and Callao. 18,000 people died from the natural disaster, making it one of the most devastating the region has ever experienced.
Special Days Falling on October 28th
If October 28th seems just like a stepping stone on the way to Halloween, you might want to speak to a few people to whom it means more! For example, here are some of the biggest events taking place around the world today.
Czech Founding Day
Every October 28th is Czech Founding Day! The day celebrates the founding of the very first Czechoslovakian state. Today, it is known as the Czech Republic, but that initial change from being part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to being independent led the way to future change that brought the country where it is now.
International Animation Day
October 28th is also International Animation Day! Animation has played and continues to play a significant role in many of our lives. Whether we are artists or not, most of us grew up watching animation and continue to enjoy it every now and then or even frequently as adults! So, today is the day to honor that and all forms of animation from the very beginning to now.
National First Responders Day
On October 28th, we also honor all first responders. The people who put their lives on hold, and even on the line, to go to the rescue of strangers. They are the first ones on any scene and always do their utmost to ensure the safety, respect, and help of anyone in need. It is the perfect day to thank them, although we could never thank them enough!
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This month in history
In the year 1960, the United States initiated an embargo against Cuba, with the State Department imposing restrictions on the export of virtually all commodities, save for essential items like medicine and food. It wasn't until the year 2009, during President Barack Obama's tenure, that the regulations began to see a gradual relaxation.
Famous Birthdays on October 28th
Erasmus, Dutch humanist and theologian, born 1466
Claude Niépce, French inventor, born 1764
Bill Gates, American businessman and Microsoft founder, born 1955
Joaquin Phoenix, Puerto Rican actor, born 1974
Gwendoline Christie, English actor, born 1978
If you were born on October 28th…
…you’re a Scorpio! You’re strong, kind, and very intelligent, but you can be fiery and stubborn when you want to be! Everyone should stay on your good side – especially because the people you care about and stand up for really do benefit from your incredible insight and charm. It’s true!
Go ahead and learn more about what makes you a scorpion from our Scorpio facts page!
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