Monday, 28th November 1988 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's Red Planet Day. Explore 57 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. 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 London brings drizzly with temperatures between 3°C and 10°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Sagittarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 28th November in London, GB.
On 28 November 1988, London experienced drizzly conditions as the city moved through late autumn. The weather reflected the typical dampness of the season, characteristic of the capital during this period. Those born on this date would fall under the Sagittarius zodiac sign, whilst the moon was in its waxing crescent phase, gradually building towards fullness.
This date carries significant historical weight across multiple centuries. In 1967, astronomer Jocelyn Bell Burnell made a pivotal discovery when she noticed what she initially called a bit of scruff in radio telescope data. This observation led to the identification of PSR B1919+21, marking the first pulsar ever discovered and fundamentally altering our understanding of stellar remnants. Several decades earlier, in 1912, the Assembly of Vlora convened at an All-Albanian Congress, a pivotal moment when the Albanian Vilayet declared its independence from Ottoman rule, reshaping the political landscape of the Balkans.
London itself remains one of the world's major centres of scientific and cultural advancement. The city has housed institutions of learning and discovery for centuries, from the Royal Society founded in 1660 at Gresham College to modern research facilities that continue its legacy. The capital's influence on global affairs and knowledge continues undiminished into the modern era.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 28th November 1988
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Fortune of the Day
28th November in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on November 28th blend Sagittarius adventurousness with Solar vitality and self-expression. They think expansively, speak candidly, and constantly seek new horizons. Their infectious energy inspires others to join their quest.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include optimism, wisdom, and creative self-expression that feels authentic. However, impatience and occasional surface-level thinking can hinder growth. Deeper reflection strengthens their natural gifts.
Love These natives value freedom and need partners who understand their philosophical spirit. Passion combined with intellectual connection fuels their relationships. Their directness can wound; balancing honesty with tenderness matters greatly.
Caree & Finance They thrive in roles involving creativity, travel, or teaching. Jupiter blesses financial expansion, yet impulsive spending requires discipline. Entrepreneurship aligns naturally with their independent temperament.
Health Their fiery nature demands regular physical activity and adventure to stay balanced. Overactivity risks burnout; meditation and rest are essential. Stable nutrition supports their intense energy sustainably.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Earth).
Fun Facts About 28th November
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Someone born on this day in 1988 would be 37 years old today — just 13,650 days into life, which is roughly 327,603 hours, 19,656,216 minutes, or 1,179,372,978 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 333. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 33 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 48 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 28th November
- Dedryck Boyata, Belgian footballer (1990)
- Bradley Smith, English motorcycle racer (1990)
- Laura Alleway, Australian footballer (1989)
- Jamie Buhrer, Australian rugby league player (1989)
- Jesús Montero, Venezuelan baseball player (died 2025) (1989)
- Joe Cole, English actor (1988)
- Scarlett Pomers, American actress and singer-songwriter (1988)
- Karen Gillan, Scottish actress (1987)
- Craig Kieswetter, South African-English cricketer and golfer (1987)
- Mouhamadou Dabo, French footballer (1986)
Lives Remembered on 28th November
- Prince Johnson, Liberian politician (born 1952) (2024)
- Ananda Krishnan, Malaysian businessman (born 1938) (2024)
- Silvia Pinal, Mexican actress (born 1931) (2024)
- Kioumars Pourhashemi, Iranian military general (2024)
- Charlie Munger, American businessman and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (born 1924) (2023)
- Virgil Abloh, American fashion designer and entrepreneur (born 1980) (2021)
- Frank Williams, British founder of Williams Grand Prix Engineering (born 1942) (2021)
- David Prowse, English weight-lifting champion, actor and Green Cross Man (born 1935) (2020)
- Harry Leslie Smith, British writer and political commentator (born 1923) (2018)
- Wayne Bickerton, Welsh songwriter and producer (born 1941) (2015)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 28th November
- Independence Day, celebrating the independence of Albania from Turkey in 1912, the first Albanian flag raise by Skanderbeg in 1443, and for the new parliamentary constitution in 1998.
- Bedfordshire day is celebrated in the county of Bedfordshire to celebrate the birth of John Bunyan
- Bukovina Day (Romania)
- Christian feast day: Acacius, Hirenarchus, and companions, of Sebaste
- Christian feast day: Catherine Labouré
- Christian feast day: Feast of the Holy Sovereigns (Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii)
- Christian feast day: Herman of Alaska, the anniversary of his actual death. Eastern Orthodox
- Christian feast day: James of the Marches
- Christian feast day: Kamehameha and Emma (Episcopal Church (USA))
- Christian feast day: Our Lady of Kibeho
- Christian feast day: Pope Gregory III
- Christian feast day: Rufus (no. 8)
- Christian feast day: Stephen the Younger
- Christian feast day: November 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Heroes' Day (Sri Lanka)
- Hōonkō (Japan)
- Independence Day (Mauritania), celebrate the independence of Mauritania from France in 1960.
- Independence Day (Panama), celebrate the independence of Panama from Spain in 1821.
- Navy Day (Iran)
- Proclamation of Independence Day (Timor-Leste), celebrating the declaration of independence of the Democratic Republic of East Timor from Portugal in 1975.
- Republic Day (Burundi)
- Republic Day (Chad)
What Happened on 28th November?
- South Ossetia declares independence from Georgia. (1991)
- British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher resigns as leader of the Conservative Party and, therefore, as Prime Minister. She is succeeded in both positions by John Major. (1990)
- Cold War: Velvet Revolution: In the face of protests, the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia announces it will give up its monopoly on political power. (1989)
- South African Airways Flight 295 crashes into the Indian Ocean, killing all 159 people on board. (1987)
- Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-9, the first mission to carry the European Space Agency's Spacelab module. (1983)