Today in History, 28 March: What Happened on this Day?

What happened today in history (March 28): Philip II of Spain was formally crowned King of Spain, the Louvre museum opened to the public, Britain and France declared war on Russia, and more.

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Today in History, March 28: There are only four days left until the end of March and we will soon enter another month of 2023. While this day may seem like just another day of this month, it has a crucial historical significance that you will learn about in this article. So, without further ado, let’s get started. Today is the day Morarji Desai led the Janata Party to victory against the Congress Party, 13 Hindus were murdered by Sikh extremists in Ludhiana, India, and northeast Queensland was hit by Cyclone Debbie. Skim through the sections below to learn more.

Historical events on this day

In 1556, Philip II of Spain was formally crowned King of Spain.
In 1774, Great Britain passed the Coercive Act against Massachusetts.
In 1794, the Louvre museum was opened to the public.
In 1804, Ohio passed a law restricting the movement of blacks.
In 1809, France defeated Spain at the Battle of Medellín.
In 1854, Great Britain and France declared war on Russia.
In 1977, Morarji Desai led the Janata Party to victory against the Congress Party.
In 1986, 13 Hindus were murdered by Sikh extremists in Ludhiana, India.
In 2009, the first cases of H1N1 swine flu originated in the United States.
In 2017, northeast Queensland was hit by Cyclone Debbie.
In 2017, Kimberley, Western Australia, observed the world’s largest dinosaur footprint at 1.7 meters.

Sports events today

In 1891, Edward Lawrence won the first world weightlifting championship.
In 1972, Wilt Chamberlain played his last professional basketball game.
In 1977, Marquette defeated North Carolina 67-59 in the 39th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.

Art and culture events today

In 1971, the last original edition of “The Ed Sullivan Show” aired on CBS TV.
In 1977, Peter Finch and Faye Dunaway won the Oscar for “Rocky” at the 49th Academy Awards.
In 1985, Neil Simon’s play “Biloxi Blues” premiered in New York.

Notable deaths on this day

S.NO	year of death	Personality
1	1552	Guru Angad Dev was the second of the ten Sikh gurus who began his spiritual journey as a disciple of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.
2	1941	Virginia Woolf was an English author and novelist considered one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. She is best known for her works as ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ and ‘Orlando’.
3	1953	Jim Thorpe was an American athlete and Olympic gold medalist considered the greatest athlete of the 20th century. He excelled in numerous sports.
4	1969	Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961, whose ‘Atoms for Peace initiative’ reduced war tensions.
5	1987	Patrick George Troughton was an actor and World War II veteran who appeared in numerous television shows and is best remembered for his performance in ‘Doctor Who.’

Famous birthdays on this day

S.NO	Year of birth	Personality
1	1955	Reba Nell McEntire is a country music singer best known for her mind-blowing singles, ‘How Blue’ and ‘Somebody Should Leave.’
2	1970	Vince Vaughn is an American actor, producer, screenwriter and comedian best known for his roles in films such as ‘The Internship’ and ‘The Break-Up’.
3	1981	Julia O’Hara Stiles is an American actress who began her acting career when she was 11 years old. Stiles is best known for her role as Nicky Parsons in the ‘Bourne’ film franchise.
4	1986	Lady Gaga is an American singer-songwriter who became the only female artist to achieve four singles that sold 10 million copies worldwide.
5	1991	Derek Dallas Carr is an American football quarterback who plays for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He is currently one of the highest-paid football players in NFL history.

Conclusion

These were the main events that happened on March 28. We publish articles like this every day. Keep reading them to stay updated.

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (March 28)?

Philip II of Spain was formally crowned King of Spain, the Louvre museum was opened to the public, Britain and France declared war on Russia, and more.

What famous person was born on this day (March 28)?

Lady Gaga, Julia O’Hara Stiles, Derek Dallas Carr and many other famous personalities were born today.

What sporting events happened today?

Edward Lawrence won the first world weightlifting championship, Wilt Chamberlain played his last professional basketball game, and more.

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