Important Events From This day in History September 28

 

28 Sept, 1918 U.S.A. Spanish Flu Epidemic

1918 : In the worlds worst flu epidemic in history (called Spanish Flu because the first major outbreak causing multiple deaths was in Spain), 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.

28 Sept, 1923 England Schneider Seaplane Cup

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 1 hr 12 minutes and 45 seconds, the numbers of aircraft competing this year increased yet again and crowds of spectators lined the beaches watching the race.

28 Sept, 1924 First Round The World Flight 175 Days

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 6th 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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28 Sept, 1928 Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin

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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28 Sept, 1946 Vets learn To Fly / GI Bill Of Rights

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.

28 Sept, 1956 Crackdown On Dope

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.

28 Sept, 1963 U.S.A. Polio Vaccine

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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28 Sept, 1968 U.S.A. Beatles "Hey Jude"

September 28th, 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.

28 Sept, 1975 Spaghetti House Siege In London

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 on October 3rd.

28 Sept, 1976 U.S.A. Muhammad Ali

September 28th, 1976 : Muhammad Ali beats Ken Norton to retain the heavyweight championship of the world at Yankee Stadium today.

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28 Sept, 1978 Vatican Pope John Paul I

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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28 Sept, 1981 U.S.A. Disability Benefits

September 28th, 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.

28 Sept, 1985 UK Brixton Riots

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.

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