On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
October 28
5 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
In St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., the 630-foot (190 m)-tall steel catenary Gateway Arch was completed.
Wikipedia: St. Louis
Prospero (flight spare pictured), the first British satellite launched on a British rocket, lifted off from Launch Area 5B in Woomera, South Australia.
Wikipedia: Prospero (spacecraft)
Hans-Adam II threatened to dismiss the Landtag of Liechtenstein over disagreements on the date of a referendum for the country's accession to the EEA.
Wikipedia: Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein
In the Argentine general election, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner became the first woman to be elected president of Argentina.
Wikipedia: 2007 Argentine general election
The first terrorist attack in Beijing's recent history took place when members of the Turkistan Islamic Party drove a vehicle into a crowd, killing five people and injuring thirty-eight others.
Wikipedia: Turkistan Islamic Party