October 28

    What happened on October 28 in history

    7 events fall on October 28, from 312 to 1971. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 28

    1. 312

      The Battle of the Milvian Bridge

      Constantine wins and Christianity's fortunes change.

      Play the Ancient & classical round

    2. 1636

      Harvard is founded

      The Massachusetts colony votes money for a college.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1886

      The Statue of Liberty is dedicated

      Cleveland accepts the gift from France in New York harbour.

      Read about Washington Monument Nearing CompletionPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1922

      The March on Rome

      Fascist columns converge on the capital and Mussolini is asked to govern.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1962

      The Cuban Missile Crisis ends

      Khrushchev agrees to remove the missiles.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1962

      The missile crisis ends

      Khrushchev agrees to remove the missiles from Cuba.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    7. 1971

      Britain votes to join Europe

      The Commons approves entry into the European Communities.

      Read about Sydney Opera House Under ConstructionPlay the 20th century round

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