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September 28
Events on This Day
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1066
947 years ago
William the Conqueror invades England.
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1974
39 years ago
First Lady Betty Ford undergoes a mastectomy. Her public openness about breast cancer and her treatment inspires other women to get tested.
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1991
22 years ago
Trumpeter Miles Davis—whose ever-evolving musicianship defined key periods and movements in jazz—dies at 65 from respiratory failure, pneumonia, and a stroke.
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1995
18 years ago
At the White House, leaders Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin sign an agreement that allocates portions of West Bank territory to Palestinians.
September 28
Born on This Day
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Naomi Watts
- In these groups:
- Scream Queens
- 2013 Oscar Nominees
- Real Life Leading Ladies
Naomi Watts
Film Actress / 1968 -
Actress Naomi Watts starred in Mulholland Drive and The Ring. She's also a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations, and works on HIV/AIDS awareness programs.
Born: September 28, 1968
Age: 44 years old
Birthplace: Shoreham, England
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Brigitte Bardot
- In these groups:
- Beatty's Babes
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Fantastically French
Brigitte Bardot
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress, Pin-up / 1934 -
Brigitte Bardot is a French dancer, model and actress who became an international icon in the 1950s and '60s with films like And God Created Women and Contempt.
1934 | 78 years old
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Ed Sullivan
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named Ed
Ed Sullivan
Television Personality / 1901 - 1974
Ed Sullivan was a journalist, producer and TV host known for his successful variety program The Ed Sullivan Show.
1901 | 73 years old
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Mira Sorvino
- In these groups:
- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Best Supporting Actress Oscar Winners
- Famous Libras
Mira Sorvino
Women's Rights Activist, Film Actress, Television Actress, Producer / 1968 -
Mira Sorvino is an Academy Award-winning actress who starred in Woody Allen's Mighty Aphrodite.
Born: September 28, 1968
Age: 44 years old
Birthplace: Tenafly, New Jersey, United States
Occupation: Women's Rights Activist, ... -
Marcello Mastroianni
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Actors
- Famous People Born in 1924
Marcello Mastroianni
Actor / 1924 - 1996
Marcello Mastroianni often played the ideal European male in Federico Fellini's films.
1924 | 72 years old
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Confucius
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Libras
- Famous Philosophers
Confucius
Philosopher / 551 - 479
Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher, teacher and political figure known for his popular aphorisms and for his models of social interaction.
551 | -73 years old
Philosopher
September 28
Died on This Day
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Miles Davis
- In these groups:
- Musical Metamorphoses
- Famous Jazz Musicians
- Famous Geminis
Miles Davis
Songwriter, Trumpet Player / 1926 - 1991
Nine-time Grammy Award winner Miles Davis was a major force in the jazz world, as both a trumpet player and a bandleader.
Died: September 28, 1991
Age: 65 years old
Place: Santa Monica, California , United States
Occupation: Songwriter -
Louis Pasteur
- In these groups:
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Inventors
Louis Pasteur
Inventor, Doctor, Chemist / 1822 - 1895
Scientist Louis Pasteur came up with the food preparing process known as pasteurization; he also developed a vaccination for anthrax and rabies.
1895 | 72 years old
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Pierre Trudeau
- In these groups:
- Famous Scottish People
- Famous Libras
- Famous Prime Ministers
Pierre Trudeau
Prime Minister / 1919 - 2000
Pierre Trudeau was the 15th prime minister of Canada, famous for his youthful energy, his stance against a separate Quebec and suppressing violent revolt.
2000 | 80 years old
Prime Minister -
Althea GibsonAlthea Gibson
Golfer, Tennis Player / 1927 - 2003
Tennis star Althea Gibson was the first African American to play at Wimbledon. She also broke racial barriers in professional golf.
Died: September 28, 2003
Age: 76 years old
Place: East Orange, New Jersey , United States
Occupation: Golfer, Tennis Player -
Elia Kazan
- In these groups:
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Famous Virgoans
Elia Kazan
Director / 1909 - 2003
Elia Kazan directed plays by Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller on Broadway, then won Oscars for films like On The Waterfront.
2003 | 94 years old
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Harpo Marx
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- The Marx Brothers
- Famous Sagittarians
Harpo Marx
Film Actor, Comedian / 1888 - 1964
Harpo Marx was a talented comedian and mime best known for his performances as part of the Marx Brothers comedy act.
1964 | 75 years old
Film Actor, Comedian
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Michelle Bachelet
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named Michelle
Michelle Bachelet
Activist, Doctor, World Leader / 1951 -
Michelle Bachelet was the first female president of Chile who served from 2006–2010.
September 29, 1951
World Leader -
W. S. Merwin
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Linguists
- Famous Libras
W. S. Merwin
Linguist, Editor, Poet / 1927 -
W.S. Merwin is a Pulitzer-winning poet and translator known for works such as The Carrier of Ladders.September 30, 1927
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Tom Bosley
- In these groups:
- TV Dads
- Famous Libras
- Famous Actors
Tom Bosley
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1927 - 2010
Tom Bosley was an award-winning American actor best known for playing Howard Cunningham in the 1970s hit TV sitcom Happy Days.
October 1, 1927
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Lorraine Bracco
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- Famous Actresses
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Lorraine Bracco
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1954 -
Lorraine Bracco is an actress known for prominent roles in the film Goodfellas and the TV series The Sopranos.October 2, 1954
Television Actress
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Joseph Lowery
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Joseph Lowery
Civil Rights Activist, Minister / 1921 -
Civil rights leader, social activist and minister Joseph Lowery has fought against prejudice and discrimination against African-Americans for more than 50 years.
October 6, 1921
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George Weah
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Antiwar Activists
- Famous Soccer Players
George Weah
Anti-War Activist, Soccer Player / 1966 -
Liberian soccer star George Weah was named African, European and World Player of the Year in 1995 and has since become a prominent humanitarian and politician.
October 1, 1966
Anti-War Activist, Soccer Player
