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Today in History

28 September

272 births · 104 deaths · 58 events recorded

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Featured Birthday · Born 1962

Chuck Taylor (music journalist)

American journalist

Notable Births

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Notable Deaths

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On This Day in History

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2023 Rotterdam shootings

2023

The 2023 Rotterdam shootings occurred, during which two people were killed in a shooting and arson incident at a residence in Delfshaven, Rotterdam. Additionally, one person lost their life in a classroom at the Erasmus University Medical Center.

2023 Rotterdam shootings

Hurricane Ian

2022

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cayo Costa State Park, Florida as a category four hurricane, killing 169 and doing $113 billion in damage, becoming Florida's costliest hurricane and the deadliest in 89 years.

Hurricane Ian

2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami

2018

The 7.5 Mw 2018 Sulawesi earthquake, which triggered a large tsunami, leaves 4,340 dead and 10,679 injured.

2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami

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2016

The 2016 South Australian blackout occurs, lasting up to three days in some areas.

2016 South Australian blackout

2014 Hong Kong protests

2014

The 2014 Hong Kong protests begin in response to restrictive political reforms imposed by the NPC in Beijing.

2014 Hong Kong protests

Battle of Kismayo (2012)

2012

Somali and African Union forces launch a coordinated assault on the Somali port of Kismayo to take back the city from al-Shabaab militants.

Battle of Kismayo (2012)

Sita Air Flight 601

2012

Sita Air Flight 601 crashes in Madhyapur Thimi, Nepal, killing all 19 passengers and crew.

Sita Air Flight 601

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2009

The military junta leading Guinea attacks a protest rally, killing or wounding 1,400 people.

2009 Guinean protests