November 28

    What happened on November 28 in history

    7 events fall on November 28, from 1520 to 1979. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 28

    1. 1520

      Magellan enters the Pacific

      The fleet passes the strait that will carry his name.

      Read about Cortés Arrives in TenochtitlanPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1660

      The Royal Society is founded

      Twelve men meet at Gresham College to form a college for experiment.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1893

      New Zealand women vote

      The first general election in which women cast ballots.

      Read about First Modern Olympic Games, AthensPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1943

      The Tehran Conference opens

      Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin meet for the first time together.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    5. 1943

      The Tehran Conference

      Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin meet for the first time.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    6. 1979

      Air New Zealand Flight 901 crashes

      A sightseeing flight hits Mount Erebus in Antarctica.

      Play the 20th century round

    7. 1979

      Erebus

      An Air New Zealand sightseeing flight crashes into the Antarctic volcano.

      Play the 20th century round

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