March 28 in History
March 28 is the birthday of Anna Shcherbakova (2004) and the anniversary of the death of Marinella (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for March 28, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Fra Bartolomeo, Italian painter was born in 1472, while Pertinax, Roman emperor died in 193.
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Famous people born on March 28
Famous people who died on March 28
2023
Paul O'Grady (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British comedian, actor and television presenter (1955–2023)
2021
Didier Ratsiraka (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
President of Madagascar from 1975 to 1993 and 1997 to 2002
2021
Joseph Edward Duncan (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American convicted serial killer and child molester (1963–2021)
2010
June Havoc (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American actress, vaudeville performer and memoirist (1912–2010)
2006
Caspar Weinberger (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American politician and businessman (1917–2006)
What happened on March 28
- 2025
An earthquake strikes close to Mandalay, Myanmar with a magnitude of 7.7, killing over 5400 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2020
The region of Uusimaa (with the capital city Helsinki) is temporarily isolated from the rest of Finland due to increased COVID-19 infections.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
At least one million union members, students and unemployed take to the streets in France in protest at the government's proposed First Employment Contract law.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
An earthquake shakes northern Sumatra with a magnitude of 8.6 and killing over 1000 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
In a friendly fire incident, two American A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft attack British tanks participating in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, killing one soldier.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos begins operation.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
Kosovo War: Serb paramilitary and military forces kill at least 130 Kosovo Albanians in Izbica.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1994
In South Africa, African National Congress security guards kill dozens of Inkatha Freedom Party protesters.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1990
United States President George H. W. Bush posthumously awards Jesse Owens the Congressional Gold Medal.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1979
A coolant leak at the Three Mile Island's Unit 2 nuclear reactor outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania leads to the core overheating and a partial meltdown.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1979
The British House of Commons passes a vote of no confidence against James Callaghan's government by one vote, precipitating a general election.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1978
The US Supreme Court hands down 5–3 decision in Stump v. Sparkman, a controversial case involving involuntary sterilization and judicial immunity.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1970
An earthquake strikes western Turkey at about 23:05 local time, killing 1,086 and injuring at least 1,200.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1969
Greek poet and Nobel Prize laureate Giorgos Seferis makes a famous statement on the BBC World Service opposing the junta in Greece.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1968
Brazilian high school student Edson Luís de Lima Souto is killed by military police at a student protest.
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Editor's picks
Born on March 28
- 1472 — Fra Bartolomeo, Italian painter (died 1517)
- 1515 — Teresa of Ávila, Spanish nun and saint (died 1582)
- 1522 — Albert Alcibiades, German prince (died 1557)
Died on March 28
- 193 — Pertinax, Roman emperor (born 126)
- 592 — Guntram, French king (born 532)
- 966 — Flodoard, Frankish canon and chronicler
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for March 28
Quick answers
Who was born on March 28? Anna Shcherbakova (2004), Wang Xiyu (2001), Matt Renshaw (1996).
Who died on March 28? Marinella (2026), Mary Beth Hurt (2026), Liamine Zéroual (2026).
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