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📅 Sep 28, 1864
The International Workingmen's Association Is Founded in London
On September 28, 1864, the First International was founded in London, bringing together trade unionists, socialists and political exiles.
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📅 Sep 28, 1928
Alexander Fleming Notices That Mould Kills Bacteria
On September 28, 1928, Alexander Fleming found that a mould had killed bacteria in a dish, and penicillin was discovered.
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📅 Sep 28, 1970
Gamal Abdel Nasser Dies in Cairo at 52
On September 28, 1970, Gamal Abdel Nasser died of a heart attack in Cairo at 52, and millions mourned him across the Arab world.
⛳Egypt
📖Politics
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📅 Sep 28, 1978
Pope John Paul I Dies After 33 Days in Office
On September 28, 1978, Pope John Paul I died after 33 days as pope, and the circumstances produced conspiracy theories that persist.
📖Religion
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📅 Sep 28, 1994
The Ferry Estonia Sinks in the Baltic Sea
On September 28, 1994, the ferry Estonia sank in the Baltic with the loss of 852 lives, the worst European maritime disaster in decades.
⛳Estonia ⛳Finland ⛳Sweden