Invasion of England
During the morning the invaders are off Beachy Head
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September 28 in History
This permanent archive page contains 219 World History Database records for September 28, spanning 855 to 2025. Recorded topics include Death of Lothair I; Death of Wenceslaus; Invasion of England.
Total: 219Events: 187Births: 2Deaths: 10Battles: 18Coronations: 2Countries: 32
Events on September 28
Invasion of England
Lands at the old Roman castle & harbour at Pevensey. Lands at Pevensey, Sussex without any opposition, he commands a force of about 10,000
Landing
William lands at Pevensey after crossing the Channel from Normandy
Landing at Pevensey
William lands unopposed at Pevensey with his army and begins establishing a secure base on the Sussex coast.
Landing at Pevensey
The embroidery shows Norman troops, horses, weapons, and supplies landing on the English coast.
Occupation
The Norman army occupies the old Roman fortification at Pevensey
Pevensey Defensive Ditch
William's troops strengthen the landing position by adapting the Roman fortifications and cutting defensive earthworks.
Pevensey Fortification
William establishes a temporary fortified position within the Roman defences at Pevensey immediately after landing.
Arrest of Robert III Curthose
Captures Robert Curthose at the Battle of Tinchebrai
Arrest of Robert III Curthose
Robert is captured at the Battle of Tinchebray & held at Devizes Castle for 20 yrs then moved to Cardiff where he dies in 1134
Rule of Normandy
After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy is ruled by England for 100 years
Rule of Normandy
After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy & England are ruled by a single ruler
Capture of Valencia
Captures Valencia from the Arabs
Arrest of Frederick III
Captured by Louis IV after defeat at Muhldorf.
Rule of Lusatia
Rewarded with Upper Lusatia & the Ascanian inheritance by after victory at Muhldorf
Peace
Signs a truce with Philip IV
Peace
Signs a truce with Edward III
Marriage
Marries Margaret Holland, daughter of Thomas Holland, 2nd Earl of Kent
Lutheran Church
Issues a decree suppressing Lutheranism in The Netherlands
Parliament
Mary's third parliament opens at Linlithgow during the continuing crisis of the Rough Wooing.
Aftermath of Lesnaya
The defeat of Lewenhaupt's supply army at Lesnaya damages Charles XII's Russian campaign.
Invasion of Russia
Charles XII's campaign is weakened after Russian forces destroy Lewenhaupt's supply column at Lesnaya.
Second Army
The second Swedish army carrying supplies and reinforcements is routed at Lesnaya.
Supply Convoy Loss
The loss of the supply convoy at Lesnaya leaves Charles XII short of provisions before the Ukrainian campaign.
Capture of Madrid
Enters Madrid with Allied forces supporting Archduke Charles.
Revolutions de France et de Brabant
Desmoulins launched his political periodical Revolutions de France et de Brabant to attack aristocracy, clergy and monarchy.
Arrival off Cadiz
Joins the fleet and assumes command before Trafalgar.
Cadiz Blockade
Joins the fleet off Cadiz before the Trafalgar campaign.
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of India
Balmoral Castle
Orders the renovation & enlargement of Balmoral Castle
First International
Marx participates in founding the International Workingmen's Association.
Solemn League and Covenant
Leads mass Unionist resistance to the proposed Dublin parliament.
Ulster Covenant
Signs the Ulster Covenant opposing Irish Home Rule.
Commander of 6th Corps
Appointed Commander of 6th Corps when Italy enters the war
Commander of 6th Corps
Appointed Commander of 6th Corps when Italy enters the war
Mediterranean Expeditionary Force Reviewed
Addresses parliamentary concerns about the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.
National Recruiting Appeal Issued
Issues a further appeal for men to volunteer before the Government turns to stronger measures.
Commission
Says there was full authority & at the time there was a reasonable prospect of success. Appears at the enquiry to defend the Dardanelles Campaign
Final Flanders Offensive Opens
Albert's army group attacks across Flanders as the Allies begin the final liberation offensive.
Flanders Advance
Belgian forces advance near Ypres in 1918.
Flanders Advance
Haig orders advances through the Ypres sector.
Hindenburg Line
The Meuse Argonne Offensive (26th September - 11th November 1918) was an Allied offensive with the aim of pushing the German Armies further east from their positions at the Hindenburg Line, cutting the Germans off from their important rail routes supplying their front line sectors
Houthulst Forest Positions Captured
Belgian forces capture major German positions in Houthulst Forest during the opening phase of the final offensive.
Hundred Days Offensive
Foch coordinates Allied attacks including Ypres.
Meuse-Argonne Offensive
The Meuse Argonne Offensive (26th September - 11th November 1918) was an Allied offensive with the aim of pushing the German Armies further east from their positions at the Hindenburg Line, cutting the Germans off from their important rail routes supplying their front line sectors
Ypres-Lys Offensive
The 30th Division fights near Ypres in 1918.
Ypres-Lys Offensive
The 27th Division fights near Ypres in 1918.
League of Nations
Against British advice but supported by Italy and France
League of Nations
Takes Ethiopia into the League of Nations
Poor Law Relief
Raises the administration and adequacy of Poor Law relief.
Capture of Shantou
Nationalist forces retake Shantou after troops from the failed Nanchang uprising move through eastern Guangdong.
NSDAP
The NSDAP speeking ban in Prussia is lifted
Imperial Preference
National Liberal free traders resign from Government over Imperial preference
Resignation of National Liberal free traders
National Liberal free traders resign from Government over Imperial preference
Bad Godesberg Meeting
Chamberlain received Hitler’s invitation to a four-power conference after the Godesberg crisis approached war.
Commons Statement Before Munich
Reports to the House of Commons on the Czechoslovak crisis before accepting the invitation to the four-power conference at Munich.
Conference of Munich
In the Commons announces an invitation to attend a 4 power conference
Conference of Munich
Draws up the draft for the memorandum which Mussolini uses for the Munich Agreement
Conference of Munich
Hitler wants a conference to settle the Czech crisis, Mussolini chooses Munich
Conference of Munich
Holds a conference with Mussolini & the Prime Minister's of France & Britain
Conference of Munich
Sends an Ambasador to Hitler who wants a conference, Mussolini chooses Munich. Helps draw up a draft memorandum which Mussolini uses for framing the Munich Agreement
Conference of Munich
Helps draw up a draft memorandum which Mussolini uses for framing the Munich Agreement
Conference of Munich
Helps draw up a draft memorandum which Mussolini uses for framing the Munich Agreement
Crisis
Hitler wants a conference to settle the Czech crisis, Mussolini chooses Munich
Czechoslovak Crisis Statement
Responds to Chamberlain's Commons statement during the final days of the Czechoslovak crisis.
Godesberg
Chamberlain received Hitler’s invitation to a four-power conference after the Godesberg crisis approached war.
International Agreement at Berlin
Mussolini sends his Ambassador of agree the action Hitler wants in the Sudetenland
International Agreement at Sudetenland, The
The French Ambassador visits Hitler & agrees occupation of the Sudetenland 10th Oct
International Conference at Munich
Hitler decides to hold a conference, Mussolini chooses Munich
Munich Agreement
Draws up the draft for the memorandum which Mussolini uses for the Munich Agreement
Munich Agreement
Helps draw up a draft memorandum which Mussolini uses for framing the Munich Agreement
Munich Agreement
Helps draw up a draft memorandum which Mussolini uses for framing the Munich Agreement
Munich Agreement
Helps draw up a draft memorandum which Mussolini uses for framing the Munich Agreement
Treaty of Munich
Ciano coordinated Italian communications concerning the proposed Munich conference.
Treaty of Munich
Draws up the draft for the memorandum which Mussolini uses for the Munich Agreement
Treaty of Munich
Hitler postponed the invasion deadline and invited Chamberlain, Daladier, and Mussolini to Munich.
Treaty of Munich
Mussolini relayed a request for Hitler to postpone military action and proposed a four-power conference.
Partition
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Partition
Russia is given land east of the Narew-Bug-San line. Russia is given a free hand in Lithuania. Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Partition
The Germans are given land between the Vistula & western Bug. Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Partition
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Partition
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Rule of Lithuania
Russia is given a free hand in Lithuania
Rule of Poland
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Rule of Poland
Russia is given land east of the Narew-Bug-San line. Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Rule of Poland
The Germans are given land between the Vistula & western Bug
Rule of Poland
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Rule of Poland
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Siege of Modlin
The 10 encircled Divisions at Modlin finaly capitulate
Commander of 6th Corps
Appointed Commander of 6th Corps when Italy enters the war
Protector
Appointed "protector" of Bohemia & Moravia
Protector
Appointed acting Reichsprotektor in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (the part of Czechoslovakia incorporated into the Reich on 15 March 1939)
Rule of Bohemia
Appointed acting Reichsprotektor in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (the part of Czechoslovakia incorporated into the Reich on 15 March 1939)
Rule of Czech
Heydrich becomes, for all intents and purposes, military dictator of Bohemia and Moravia, changes to the Governments structure leaves President Emil Hacha and his cabinet virtually powerless
Rule of Czech
As the governor of Bohemia and Moravia, Heydrich applies "carrot-and-stick" methods, the black market is suppressed, food rations and pensions are increased, and unemployment insurance is established for the first time
Rule of Czech
Heydrich becomes, for all intents and purposes, military dictator of Bohemia and Moravia, changes to the Governments structure leaves President Emil Hacha and his cabinet virtually powerless.
Rule of Czech
Those associated with the resistance movement or the black market are tortured or executed, under Heydrich, conditions in Prague and the rest of the Czech lands are relatively peaceful and industrial output goes up.
Rule of Moravia
Appointed acting Reichsprotektor in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia (the part of Czechoslovakia incorporated into the Reich on 15 March 1939)
Treaty of Surrender
Signs the Italian Treaty of unconditional surrender to the Allies
Monarchy Restored after Referendum
George II returns to Greece following a referendum on the monarchy.
Siege of Seoul
The 2 week struggle to take Seoul ends, 130,000 north Koreans had been captured
Discovery of Ananke
Discovers Ananke, another distant retrograde moon of Jupiter.
Labour Party Chairman
Chairs the Labour Party conference at Margate and urges delegates to conduct political disagreement without rancour.
Arlington Heights High School Dropout
Lee left Arlington Heights High School on September 28, 1956, less than a month before entering the Marine Corps.
Seibersdorf Laboratory Construction Inaugurated
Pours the first concrete for the IAEA laboratory at Seibersdorf, beginning construction of the Agency's research facility.
Admission to United Nations
Mali is admitted to United Nations membership shortly after proclaiming the republic.
Syrian Secession
Continues using the United Arab Republic name after Syria withdraws from the union.
Repeated Embassy Contacts
Oswald again contacts the Soviet and Cuban diplomatic establishments after failing to secure the required visas on his first day.
Second-Day Visa Failure
By the end of September 28, Oswald has still failed to obtain either Soviet entry permission or a Cuban in-transit visa.
Acting Presidency
Assumes presidential responsibilities after Gamal Abdel Nasser's death.
Arab Nationalist Leadership
Gaddafi seeks a wider Arab leadership role following the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser.
Acting Cabinet Lead
Nuon Chea leads the Council of Ministers in an acting capacity
Devaluation
The pound falls to $1.67.
Heathrow
Healey turns back from Heathrow during the sterling crisis to manage emergency talks in London.
Heathrow Return
Abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Heathrow Return - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Heathrow Return - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Heathrow Return - IMF
IMF context: Abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Heathrow Turnaround
Healey abandons his journey to an IMF meeting and returns to London as sterling comes under severe pressure.
Pay Policy
Warns Labour that inflation cannot be solved by spending alone.
Social Contract
Tells Labour that spending cannot simply buy full employment.
Sterling Emergency
Returns from Heathrow during the sterling emergency rather than continuing to the IMF meeting.
Sterling Emergency - Economic Policy
Economic-policy record linked to the IMF crisis: Returns from Heathrow during the sterling emergency rather than continuing to the IMF meeting.
Sterling Emergency - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Returns from Heathrow during the sterling emergency rather than continuing to the IMF meeting.
Sterling Emergency - IMF
IMF context: Returns from Heathrow during the sterling emergency rather than continuing to the IMF meeting.
Victory-Ali
Muhamid Ali defeats Ken Norton on points in a 15 round championship fight
Botha Government Begins
Takes control of government during the Information Scandal.
Camp David Agreement
The Israeli Knesset endorses the Camp David accord
Governing Party Leadership
Takes control of the governing party during the Information Scandal.
HSCA Testimony
Trafficante testified before the HSCA on September 28, 1978, denying foreknowledge of or participation in President Kennedy's assassination and denying that he had threatened the President.
HSCA Testimony
Trafficante testified before the HSCA on September 28, 1978, denying foreknowledge of or participation in President Kennedy's assassination and denying that he had threatened the President.
National Party Leadership
Becomes leader of the National Party alongside the premiership.
National Party Leadership
Wins the National Party leadership contest after Vorster resigns.
National Party Leadership Victory
Defeats rival candidates during the National Party leadership contest.
Never Say Die
Drums on Never Say Die, the last studio album of the original Ozzy-era line-up.
Party Caucus Victory
Takes control of both the governing party and premiership.
Prime Minister Appointment
Becomes prime minister after John Vorster resigns.
Prime Minister Appointment
Is elected prime minister after John Vorster resigns.
Dooge Committee
Chairs the Ad Hoc Committee on Institutional Affairs established to propose reforms to European cooperation.
Strike
A Judge rules that the miners strike is illegal
Strike
A Judge rules that the miners strike is illegal
Visit to Washington
Reagan hosts a visit by Gromyko in the Oval office for more than 3 1/2 hrs
End of Thorsteinn Palsson Government
The Thorsteinn Palsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Second Steingrimur Hermannsson Government
Begins the Second Steingrimur Hermannsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Oslo II
Supports the agreement as a senior PLO negotiator and advocate of the Oslo process.
Oslo II
Signs the Interim Agreement expanding Palestinian Authority responsibilities.
Oslo II
Signs the Interim Agreement, expanding Palestinian Authority responsibilities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Oslo II
Backs the Interim Agreement after Jordan's peace treaty with Israel and its support for regional negotiations.
Oslo II
Witnesses and supports the Interim Agreement as Secretary of State.
Oslo II
Hosts the signing of the Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement.
Oslo II
Hosts the White House ceremony for the Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement.
Oslo II
Represents Norwegian support as a witness to the Interim Agreement following Norway's Oslo mediation role.
Oslo II
Represents Jordanian backing for the Interim Agreement at the Washington signing ceremony.
Oslo II
Represents Russian support as a witness to the Interim Agreement and co-sponsor of the Madrid peace framework.
Oslo II
Advises the Clinton administration as it backs the Interim Agreement and broader Oslo process.
Oslo II
Represents Egyptian diplomatic backing as a witness to the Interim Agreement.
Oslo II
Supports the Interim Agreement as Egypt encourages Israeli-Palestinian implementation and regional stability.
Oslo II
Supports the signing of the Interim Agreement as part of the Oslo process and its planned transfer of powers.
Oslo II
Signs the Interim Agreement dividing West Bank areas and extending Palestinian Authority powers.
Oslo II
Signs the Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement, extending Palestinian self-government and dividing the West Bank into Areas A, B and C.
Oslo II
Helps US mediation around the interim arrangements and implementation timetable.
Oslo II
Supports the agreement as a Palestinian Authority minister involved in diplomacy and institution-building.
Oslo II
Represents European Union support for the Interim Agreement at the Washington signing ceremony.
Oslo Two
Arafat signs the Interim Agreement expanding the Oslo framework
Oslo Two
Clinton hosts the Washington ceremony for the signing of Oslo Two
Oslo Two
Peres supports the second major Oslo agreement as it divides West Bank authority into administrative areas
Oslo Two
Rabin signs the Interim Agreement at the White House
Palestinian Authority
Signs the Interim Agreement expanding Palestinian Authority powers and responsibilities in populated West Bank areas.
Rule of West Bank
The Israeli Parliament approves a pact with Palestine by a slim 61-to-59 margin, Israels religious right has insisted that God gave "Judea" and "Samaria" to the Jewish people 2,000 years ago and Rabin is a traitor for giving it away. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat sign an accord to transfer much of the West Bank to the control of its Arab residents
The Circle Top Ten
The Circle reaches number six on the UK singles chart, extending Ocean Colour Scene's successful 1996 run.
Demonstrations
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Demonstrations
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Haram as Sharif
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Haram as Sharif
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Haram as Sharif
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Haram as Sharif
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Infifada
The Second Intifada begins after Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount Haram al Sharif
Infifada
Sharon's visit to the disputed holy site becomes a trigger for widespread Palestinian unrest
Intifada, 2nd
The Second Intifada begins after Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount and violence spreads across Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank.
Temple Mount Visit
Visits the Temple Mount Haram al Sharif before the outbreak of the Second Intifada.
Falcon 1
SpaceX's Falcon 1 reaches orbit after earlier failed attempts
Public Succession Debut
Appears in senior party roles before succession.
Large Hadron Collider Data Target
Sees the Large Hadron Collider reach its 2012 target of delivering 15 inverse femtobarns of data to ATLAS and CMS.
AstroSat
AstroSat launches during A. S. Kiran Kumar's chairmanship as India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory.
Temporary Gilt Market Intervention
Andrew Bailey leads the Bank of England as it begins temporary purchases of long-dated government bonds to restore orderly conditions in the gilt market.
Men's Volleyball World Championship
Italy win the men's volleyball world championship.
Births on September 28
Birth of John Denton Pinkstone French
Birth of John Denton Pinkstone French
Birth of John French
Birth of John French, later Earl of Ypres.
Deaths on September 28
Death of Lothair I
The Kingdom is divided, Louis II receives Italy & becomes Emperor. The Kingdom is divided, Lothair II claims the North, Lotharingia. The Kingdom is divided, Charles claims Burgundy & Provence. Lothar I dies & his Kingdom is divided between his three sons
Death of Wenceslaus
Is killed by supporters of his brother Boleslav.
Death of Bahadur Shah II
Death of Akbar Shah II, Bahadur Shah IIs father
Death of Edwin Powell Hubble
Edwin Powell Hubble dies in San Marino, California.
Death of Gamal Abdel Nasser
Death of Gamal Abdel Nasser
Death of Gamal Abdel Nasser
Gamal Abdel Nasser dies in Cairo and is succeeded by Anwar Sadat.
Death of John Paul I
Death of John Paul I, after being Pope for 34 days
Death of Pierre Elliot Trudeau
Death of Pierre Elliot Trudeau
Death of Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Death of Pierre Trudeau
Death of Shimon Peres
Death of Shimon Peres
Battles on September 28
Battle of Tinchebrai
Captures Robert Curthose at the Battle of Tinchebrai. After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy is ruled by England for 100 years. After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy & England are ruled by a single ruler
Battle of Tinchebrai
Robert is captured at the Battle of Tinchebray & held at Devizes Castle for 20 yrs. Henry I captures Normandy from his brother Robert Curthose. After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy & England are ruled by a single ruler
Battle of Muhldorf
Fights on Frederick's side and is captured after the defeat.
Battle of Muhldorf
Defeated by Louis IV of Bavaria and John of Bohemia.
Battle of Muhldorf
Supports Louis IV and helps defeat Frederick III at Muhldorf.
Battle of Muhldorf
Defeats and captures Frederick III during the German civil war.
Battle of Winchester
Cromwell captures Winchester
Battle of Kentish Knock
Fights with distinction under Cornelis de Wit
Battle of Lesnaya
Loses vital supplies when Lewenhaupt's convoy is defeated.
Battle of Lesnaya
The loss of Lewenhaupt's convoy at Lesnaya leaves Charles XII without the supplies needed for the Moscow campaign.
Battle of Lesnaya
Lewenhaupt's supply army is defeated by Russian forces, depriving Charles XII of vital reinforcements.
Battle of Lesnaya
Peter the Great captures Swedish supplies prior to Charles XIIs defeat at Pultava
Battle of Poltava
His supply column is badly damaged before joining Charles XII.
Battle of Poltava
Calls the victory at Lesnaya the mother of the Poltava victory.
Battle of Wijnendale
Protects a supply convoy during the siege of Lille.
Battle of Flanders
1st day of the Battle of Flanders
Battle of the Peaks of Flanders
The Flanders Advance is also known as the Fifth Battle of Ypres.
Battle of Ypres, 5th
Plumer attacks during the Fifth Battle of Ypres.
Coronations on September 28
Coronation of Charles XI
Charles is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral.
Coronation of Charles XI
Charles is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral.