Box-office #1
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · dir. Irvin Kershner
Wide US release on May 23, 1980. Goes on to become the highest-grossing film of the year.
Sci-fiStar Wars $538M worldwide
On this day
September 28 Monday, September 28, 2026
A curious almanac of what happened on September 28 across the years — history, birthdays, the songs that ruled the charts, the films that packed cinemas, and the science that nudged the world forward.
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Events
7
Birthdays
6
Holidays
European history 1091 years ago
Duke Wenceslaus I of Bohemia is murdered by a group of nobles led by his brother Boleslaus I, who succeeds him.
Boleslaus I leads a group of nobles in murdering his brother Duke Wenceslaus I and seizes the throne of Bohemia.
History
What happened on September 28
12 verified entries Full timeline
- -48World history
Pompey disembarks at Pelusium upon arriving in Egypt, whereupon he is assassinated by order of King Ptolemy XIII.
Pompey arrives in Egypt and is immediately assassinated on orders from King Ptolemy XIII.
- 235Religion
Pope Pontian resigns. He is exiled to the mines of Sardinia, along with Hippolytus of Rome.
Pope Pontian resigns and is exiled to the mines of Sardinia, where he joins the banished Hippolytus of Rome.
- 351World history
Constantius II defeats the usurper Magnentius.
Constantius II defeats Magnentius in battle, securing his position as Roman emperor.
- 365World history
Roman usurper Procopius bribes two legions passing by Constantinople, and proclaims himself emperor.
Procopius bribes two legions passing through Constantinople and proclaims himself emperor.
- 935European history
Duke Wenceslaus I of Bohemia is murdered by a group of nobles led by his brother Boleslaus I, who succeeds him.
Boleslaus I leads a group of nobles in murdering his brother Duke Wenceslaus I and seizes the throne of Bohemia.
- 995European history
Boleslaus II, Duke of Bohemia, kills most members of the rival Slavník dynasty.
Boleslaus II eliminates most members of the rival Slavník dynasty, consolidating his control over Bohemia.
- 1066UK history
William the Conqueror lands in England, beginning the Norman conquest.
William the Conqueror invades England, setting the stage for the Norman conquest.
- 1106UK history
King Henry I of England defeats his brother Robert Curthose at the Battle of Tinchebray.
King Henry I defeats his brother Robert Curthose, securing control over Normandy and consolidating his rule in England.
- 1213Royalty
Queen consort Gertrude of Merania is assassinated by a group of Hungarian lords.
Gertrude of Merania, queen consort of Hungary, is killed by a group of Hungarian nobles.
- 1238European history
King James I of Aragon conquers Valencia from the Moors. Shortly thereafter, he proclaims himself king of Valencia.
James I of Aragon conquers Valencia from the Moors and proclaims himself its king.
- 1322European history
Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor, defeats Frederick I of Austria in the Battle of Mühldorf.
Louis IV defeats Frederick I of Austria at the Battle of Mühldorf, securing his claim to the Holy Roman Empire against his Hapsburg rival.
- 1538War
Ottoman-Venetian War: The Ottoman Navy scores a decisive victory over a Holy League fleet in the Battle of Preveza.
The Ottoman Navy defeats a Holy League fleet in the Battle of Preveza, securing control of the Ionian Sea.
Born today
Famous birthdays on September 28
7 this date All birthdays
Isamu Jordan
American journalist and academic
Isamu Jordan, the American journalist and musician who joined The Spokesman-Review at age 15 and later became a professor, was born in 1975.
Born
1975
Died
2013
Prosper Mérimée
French archaeologist, historian, and author
1803 – 1870
Bhagat Singh
Indian activist
1907 – 1931
Heikki Savolainen
Finnish gymnast and physician
1907 – 1997
Seymour Cray
American computer scientist, founded the CRAY Computer Company
1925 – 1996
Majid Khan
Indian-Pakistani cricketer
b. 1946 · 80
Fedor Emelianenko
Russian mixed martial artist and politician
b. 1976 · 50
Music
The number one songs on September 28
Across the years Full chart history
🇬🇧 #1 on September 28, 1991
"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You"
by Bryan Adams
#1 for 16 weeks
Also #1 on this day
- 2025"Golden"— Huntrix / Ejae / Audrey Nuna / Rei Ami & KPop Demon Hunters Cast
- 2024"Taste"— Sabrina Carpenter
- 2023"Paint the Town Red"— Doja Cat
- 2022"Forget Me"— Lewis Capaldi
- 2021"Shivers"— Ed Sheeran
- 2020"WAP"— Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
Film & TV
At the movies
Box office #1 and premieres All releases
🏆 Sport September 28, 2008
The Singapore Grand Prix is held as Formula One's inaugural night race, with Fernando Alonso winning the event. Almost a year later it was revealed that Alonso's team-mate Nelson Piquet Jr. had been ordered to crash his car to help bring out the safety car and give Alonso the advantage and win.
Fernando Alonso wins Formula One's first night race in Singapore, later revealed to have benefited from a teammate's deliberate crash.
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🔬 Science September 28, 1928
Alexander Fleming notices a bacteria-killing mold growing in his laboratory, discovering what later became known as penicillin.
Alexander Fleming discovers a bacteria-killing mold, laying the foundation for the development of penicillin.
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Holidays & observances
6 celebrated today
Czech Statehood Day (Czech Republic)
International
Public holidays in the Czech Republic are defined by Act No
Freedom from Hunger Day
International
Freedom from Hunger is an international development nonprofit organization working in nineteen countries
International Day for Universal Access to Information
International
The International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) was proclaimed on 15 October 2019 at the 74th UN General Assembly to be held on 28 September
National Day of Awareness and Unity against Child Pornography (Philippines)
International
Child pornography (CP), also known as child sexual abuse material (CSAM), is erotic material that involves or depicts persons under the designated age of majority
Teachers' Day (Taiwan and Chinese-Filipino schools in the Philippines), ceremonies dedicated to Confucius are also observed.
International
Teachers' Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers
World Rabies Day (International)
International
World Rabies Day is an international awareness campaign coordinated by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control, a non-profit organization with headquarters in the United States
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He who opens a school door, closes a prison.
— Victor Hugo · born September 28, 1802