Thursday, 28th March 1974 in Berlin
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Berlin! Explore 44 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Berlin. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Berlin brings sunny with temperatures between 3°C and 13°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aries. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 28th March in Berlin, DE.
On 28th March 1974, Berlin experienced sunny weather as the city continued its divided existence during the Cold War. The weather and celestial conditions reflected a moment of relative calm in Europe, though the continent had witnessed significant upheaval in previous decades. Berlin itself remained a focal point of international tension, split between East and West, with the Brandenburg Gate symbolising the ideological divide that defined the era.
The date holds historical significance for several pivotal moments in European history. In 1999, the Kosovo War saw Serbian police and special forces kill approximately 93 Kosovo Albanians in the village of Izbica, marking one of the conflict's darkest chapters. Earlier, in 1968, Kingsley Amis published Colonel Sun, the first James Bond novel to appear after Ian Fleming's death in 1964, which proved a notable moment in popular culture and literary history.
On this particular Thursday in March 1974, the astrological sign governing the day was Aries, whilst the moon was in its waning gibbous phase. The sun shone clearly over the German capital, providing fair conditions for the city's inhabitants as they went about their daily lives in this divided metropolis.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 28th March 1974
Patience and haste arrive at the same door; one alone spares the soul.
Fortune of the Day
28th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on March 28 blend Aries boldness with Jupiter's expansive wisdom, creating natural leaders who combine vision with practical insight. Their direct, courageous nature draws people to them instinctively. These individuals radiate confidence and enthusiasm.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include courage, determination, and intellectual breadth that inspires others. Impatience and excessive optimism can push them toward hasty choices. Numerology 4 grounds them, yet impulsiveness remains their recurring challenge.
Love In relationships, they offer passion, generosity, and a genuine appetite for adventure. They seek partners who match their enthusiasm and provide intellectual depth. Long-term commitment requires more emotional restraint and consistency.
Caree & Finance They thrive in positions offering responsibility and creative freedom. Entrepreneurship, management, and pioneering projects naturally appeal to them. Financial stability comes through discipline; unchecked optimism in money matters carries real risk.
Health Their fiery nature demands regular physical activity and proper outlets for energy. Nervous tension and overexertion can disrupt sleep patterns. Meditation and deliberate rest periods support their long-term wellness.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Tiger (Wood).
Fun Facts About 28th March
Name Days in Your Language: Gwen, Gwenda, Gwendolyn, Gwyn, Gwynn, Gwynne
Someone born on this day in 1974 would be 52 years old today — just 18,997 days into life, which is roughly 455,939 hours, 27,356,346 minutes, or 1,641,380,794 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 87. day of the year.
There are 278 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 13 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 28th March
- Kate Gosselin, American television personality (1975)
- Iván Helguera, Spanish footballer (1975)
- Björn Kuipers, Dutch footballer and referee (1973)
- Umaga, American Samoan wrestler (died 2009) (1973)
- Keith Tkachuk, American ice hockey player (1972)
Lives Remembered on 28th March
- Eric Shipton, English mountaineer and explorer (born 1907) (1977)
- Richard Arlen, American actor (born 1899) (1976)
- Arthur Crudup, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1905) (1974)
- Dorothy Fields, American songwriter (born 1905) (1974)
- Françoise Rosay, French actress (born 1891) (1974)
- Donie Bush, American baseball player, manager, and team owner (born 1887) (1972)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 28th March
- Christian feast day: Christopher Wharton
- Christian feast day: Jeanne-Marie de Maille
- Christian feast day: Józef Sebastian Pelczar
- Christian feast day: Priscus
- Christian feast day: Pope Sixtus III
- Christian feast day: Stephen Harding
- Christian feast day: March 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Serfs Emancipation Day (Tibet)
- Teachers' Day (Czech Republic and Slovakia)
What Happened on 28th March?
- An earthquake strikes close to Mandalay, Myanmar with a magnitude of 7.7, killing over 5400 people. (2025)
- The region of Uusimaa (with the capital city Helsinki) is temporarily isolated from the rest of Finland due to increased COVID-19 infections. (2020)
- 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. (2006)
- An earthquake shakes northern Sumatra with a magnitude of 8.6 and killing over 1000 people. (2005)
- 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. (2003)
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos begins operation. (2001)
- Kosovo War: Serb paramilitary and military forces kill at least 130 Kosovo Albanians in Izbica. (1999)
- In South Africa, African National Congress security guards kill dozens of Inkatha Freedom Party protesters. (1994)
- United States President George H. W. Bush posthumously awards Jesse Owens the Congressional Gold Medal. (1990)
- 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. (1979)