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What happened today in history (March 28): Philip II of Spain was officially crowned King of Spain, the Louvre opened to the public, England and France declared war on Russia, etc.

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Today in History, March 28: There are only four days left until the end of March, and soon we will be entering another month of 2023. Although this day seems like just another day of the month This, but it has an important historical significance that you will know in this article. So without further ado, let’s get started. Today was the day Morarji Desai led the Janata Party to victory over the Congress Party, 13 Hindus were killed by radical Sikhs in Ludhiana, India and North East Queensland was hit by Cyclone Debbie. Scroll through the sections below to know more.

Historical events on this day

In 1556, Philip II of Spain was officially crowned King of Spain.
In 1774, Britain passed the Coercive Acts against Massachusetts.
In 1794, the Louvre opened to the public.
In 1804, Ohio passed laws restricting the movement of black people.
In 1809, France defeated Spain at the Battle of Medellin.
In 1854, Britain and France declared war on Russia.
In 1977, Morarji Desai led the Janata Party to victory over the Congress Party.
In 1986, 13 Hindus were killed by Sikh extremists in Ludhiana, India.
In 2009, the first case of H1N1 swine flu originated in the United States.
In 2017, North East Queensland was hit by Cyclone Debbie
In 2017, Kimberley, Western Australia observed the world’s largest dinosaur footprint at a height of 1.7 meters.

Sports event today

In 1891, Edward Lawrence won the first world weightlifting championship.
In 1972, Wilt Chamberlain played his last professional basketball game.
In 1977, Marquette defeated North Carolina 67-59 in the 39th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.

Today’s Arts and Culture Events

In 1971, the last original version of “The Ed Sullivan Show” aired on CBS television.
In 1977, Peter Finch and Faye Dunaway won the Oscar for “Rocky” at the 49th Academy Awards.
In 1985, Neil Simon’s play “Biloxi Blues” premiered in New York.

Notable deaths on this day

S. NO	Year of death	Personality
first	1552	Guru Angad Dev was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus who began his spiritual journey as a disciple of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.
2	1941	Virginia Woolf was an English author and novelist who is considered one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. She is best known for works such as ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ and ‘Orlando’.
3	1953	Jim Thorpe was an American athlete and Olympic gold medalist who is considered the greatest athlete of the 20th century. He excelled in many sports.
4	1969	Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961, whose ‘Atomic for Peace Initiative’ reduced war tensions.
5	1987	Patrick George Troughton was an actor and World War II veteran who appeared in many television shows and is best remembered for his role in ‘Doctor Who’.

Famous birthdays on this day

S. NO	Year of Birth	Personality
first	1955	Reba Nell McEntire is a country music singer best known for her smash singles, ‘How Blue’ and ‘Somebody Should Leave’.
2	1970	Vince Vaughn is an American actor, producer, screenwriter and comedian best known for his roles in films such as ‘The Internship’ and ‘The Break-Up’
3	1981	Julia O’Hara Stiles is an American actress who began her acting career when she was 11 years old. Stiles is best known for his role as ‘Nicky Parsons in the ‘Bourne’ Film Franchise.
4	1986	Lady Gaga is an American singer-songwriter who became the only female artist to have four singles sell 10 million copies worldwide.
5	1991	Derek Dallas Carr is an American football quarterback who plays for the ‘Oakland Raiders’ of the ‘National Football League (NFL). He is currently one of the highest paid players in NFL history.

Conclusion

These are the major events that happened on March 28. We come up with such articles every day. Keep reading them for updates.

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (March 28)?

Philip II of Spain is officially crowned King of Spain, the Louvre opens to the public, England and France declare war on Russia, etc.

Which famous person was born on this day (March 28)?

Lady Gaga, Julia O’Hara Stiles, Derek Dallas Carr and many other famous personalities were born on this day.

What sporting events happened today?

Edward Lawrence won the first world weightlifting championship, Wilt Chamberlain played his last professional basketball game and more.

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