September 28 On This Day in History Timeline

Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on September 28 (09-28) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.

Notable Figures on September 28 (17)

  • Ben E. King (Born: 1938-09-28) — Iconic soul and R&B singer, best known for The Drifters and "Stand by Me".
  • Brigitte Bardot (Born: 1934-09-28) — Icon of the sexual revolution, actress, and passionate animal rights activist.
  • Coolio (Died: 2022-09-28) — Pioneering rapper known for "Gangsta's Paradise," who brought hip-hop to a global audience.
  • Drake Hogestyn (Died: 2024-09-28) — American actor celebrated for his enduring portrayal of John Black on Days of Our Lives.
  • Edwin Hubble (Died: 1953-09-28) — Pioneering astronomer who established extragalactic astronomy and the expanding universe.
  • Elia Kazan (Died: 2003-09-28) — Influential Greek-American director known for Method Acting and social realism.
  • Ferdinand Marcos (Died: 1989-09-28) — Philippine lawyer and politician who served as the tenth president (1965-1986).
  • Gamal Abdel Nasser (Died: 1970-09-28) — Egyptian revolutionary and President who championed pan-Arabism and socialism.
  • Georges Clemenceau (Born: 1841-09-28) — Influential French statesman, Prime Minister, and fierce advocate for national victory.
  • Herman Melville (Died: 1891-09-28) — Master of American literature, known for epic tales of obsession and the sea.
  • Kris Kristofferson (Died: 2024-09-28) — Pioneering songwriter and actor, known for raw, introspective outlaw country music.
  • Lata Mangeshkar (Born: 1929-09-28) — Iconic playback singer whose voice defined Indian music for eight decades.
  • Marcello Mastroianni (Born: 1924-09-28) — Iconic Italian actor celebrated for his versatile roles across cinema.
  • Miles Davis (Died: 1991-09-28) — Pioneering trumpeter whose career shaped bebop, cool, modal, and jazz fusion.
  • Pierre Trudeau (Died: 2000-09-28) — Visionary Canadian jurist and politician who shaped modern Quebec and federalism.
  • Rabbi Akiva (Died: 0135-09-28) — A pivotal Jewish scholar and sage, instrumental in shaping the Hebrew Bible canon.
  • Sunny Kaushal (Born: 1989-09-28) — Indian actor known for roles in Hindi cinema, starting with assistant directing work.