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Edition No. 93 · GlobalEst. 2026
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This Day in History

This Day in History: October 28

Test your knowledge of significant global events that occurred on October 28 throughout history.

Date: 2026-10-28

1. On October 28, 1886, which iconic monument was officially dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland?

2. In 1636, which institution of higher learning was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts?

3. On October 28, 1940, Greece famously issued a 'No' (Oxi) to an ultimatum from which country, marking the start of their involvement in World War II?

4. In 1492, during his first voyage to the Americas, Christopher Columbus landed on which island?

5. In 1919, the United States Congress passed which piece of legislation over President Woodrow Wilson's veto, effectively beginning the era of Prohibition?