Sunday, 28th September 2025

Welcome to Sunday, 28th September! It's World Rabies Day and International Right to Know Day. Explore 58 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Libra. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 28th September.

On 28th September 2025, a waning gibbous moon illuminates the night sky as those born under the sign of Libra enter a period of reflection. The weather conditions for this date reflect the typical patterns associated with late September in the Northern Hemisphere, with temperatures beginning their seasonal decline. The lunar phase at this point in the cycle offers a time for release and letting go, characteristics that align with the transitional nature of early autumn.

Historical events on this date span centuries and continents, demonstrating the breadth of human experience recorded across time. In 1928, Scottish biologist Alexander Fleming made one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the twentieth century when penicillin was identified in his laboratory, fundamentally changing medicine and saving countless lives through antibiotic treatment. More recently, in 2023, the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland, England, fell victim to illegal felling, ending the life of a tree that had become an iconic symbol of the English landscape and featured prominently in the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

Northumberland occupies the northeast corner of England, bordering Scotland and characterised by rolling hills, historic castles, and dramatic coastlines that have shaped the region’s cultural identity for centuries. The area has served as a frontier zone throughout British history, with its landscape marked by Roman fortifications and medieval fortresses. Pope John Paul I, elected in 1978, experienced one of the shortest papal reigns in history when he died after just 33 days in office, creating an unprecedented situation in modern Catholic Church leadership.

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28th September in the Stars – Star Sign Libra

Today, the zodiac sign Libra celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on September 28th embody classic Libran grace enhanced by intellectual sharpness. Mercury's influence in this third decan gifts them exceptional communication skills and analytical minds. They are charming mediators who translate complexity into accessible language with ease.

Strengths & Weaknesses These natives excel through diplomatic finesse, fairness, and mental agility. Weaknesses include indecisiveness and tendency to lose themselves in details. They sometimes sidestep necessary conflict due to excessive harmony-seeking tendencies.

Love In relationships, September 28th natives seek intellectual equals and meaningful conversation. Venus infuses sensuality and romantic gestures, yet Mercury demands mental stimulation. They thrive balancing passion with rational communication and shared understanding.

Caree & Finance Professionally, these people shine in roles combining intellect and diplomacy: law, mediation, journalism, or psychology. Financial stability comes through deliberate choices, though hesitation occasionally blocks opportunities. Networking ability opens lucrative doors.

Health September 28th natives should monitor nervousness and burnout, as Mercury amplifies stress. Physical activity and relaxation techniques provide essential balance. Their harmonious nature supports psychological stability when boundaries are maintained.

That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.

Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 28th September

Name Days in Your Language: Baruch, Preston, Prior, Pryor, Wenzel

Someone born on this day would be just 204 days old today — roughly 4,907 hours, 294,446 minutes, or 17,666,785 seconds spent on Earth so far.

It's the 271. day of the year.

There are 94 days still to come.

We’re currently in Week 39 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 28th September

  • Isack Hadjar, French-Algerian racing driver (2004)
  • Frankie Jonas, American actor, singer, and songwriter (2000)
  • Kayla Day, American tennis player (1999)
  • Panna Udvardy, Hungarian tennis player (1998)
  • Aiden Moffat, British race car driver (1996)
  • Juancho Hernangómez, Spanish basketball player (1995)
  • Caleb Martin, American basketball player (1995)
  • Cody Martin, American basketball player (1995)
  • Jason Williams, English footballer (1995)
  • Jodie Williams, English sprinter (1993)

Lives Remembered on 28th September

  • Winfield Dunn, American politician, 43rd Governor of Tennessee (born 1927) (2024)
  • Drake Hogestyn, American actor (born 1953) (2024)
  • Kris Kristofferson, American singer, songwriter, and actor (born 1936) (2024)
  • Coolio, American rapper (born 1963) (2022)
  • José José, Mexican musician and singer (born 1948) (2019)
  • Predrag Ejdus, Serbian actor (born 1947) (2018)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 28th September

  • Christian feast day: Aaron of Auxerre
  • Christian feast day: Annemund
  • Christian feast day: Chariton the Confessor
  • Christian feast day: Conval
  • Christian feast day: Eustochium
  • Christian feast day: Exuperius
  • Christian feast day: Faustus of Riez
  • Christian feast day: John of Dukla
  • Christian feast day: Leoba
  • Christian feast day: Lorenzo Ruiz
  • Christian feast day: Paternus of Auch
  • Christian feast day: Richard Rolle, Walter Hilton and Margery Kempe (Episcopal Church (USA))
  • Christian feast day: Simón de Rojas
  • Christian feast day: Wenceslas
  • Christian feast day: September 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics).
  • Czech Statehood Day (Czech Republic)
  • Freedom from Hunger Day
  • International Day for Universal Access to Information
  • National Day of Awareness and Unity against Child Pornography (Philippines)
  • Teachers' Day (Taiwan and Chinese-Filipino schools in the Philippines), ceremonies dedicated to Confucius are also observed.
  • World Rabies Day (International)

What Happened on 28th September?

  • The 2023 Rotterdam shootings occurred, during which two people were killed in a shooting and arson incident at a residence in Delfshaven, Rotterdam. Additionally, one person lost their life in a classroom at the Erasmus University Medical Center. (2023)
  • Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cayo Costa State Park, Florida as a category four hurricane, killing 169 and doing $113 billion in damage, becoming Florida's costliest hurricane and the deadliest in 89 years. (2022)
  • The 7.5 Mw 2018 Sulawesi earthquake, which triggered a large tsunami, leaves 4,340 dead and 10,679 injured. (2018)
  • The 2016 South Australian blackout occurs, lasting up to three days in some areas. (2016)
  • The 2014 Hong Kong protests begin in response to restrictive political reforms imposed by the NPC in Beijing. (2014)
  • Somali and African Union forces launch a coordinated assault on the Somali port of Kismayo to take back the city from al-Shabaab militants. (2012)
  • Sita Air Flight 601 crashes in Madhyapur Thimi, Nepal, killing all 19 passengers and crew. (2012)
  • The military junta leading Guinea attacks a protest rally, killing or wounding 1,400 people. (2009)
  • Falcon 1 becomes the first privately developed liquid-fuel ground-launched vehicle to put a payload into orbit by the RatSat mission. (2008)
  • The Singapore Grand Prix is held as Formula One's inaugural night race, with Fernando Alonso winning the event. Almost a year later it was revealed that Alonso's team-mate Nelson Piquet Jr. had been ordered to crash his car to help bring out the safety car and give Alonso the advantage and win. (2008)