Today is November 28: discover what holiday it is and significant historical events that occurred on this day.
On November 28, 1520, Ferdinand Magellan became the first European to sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. In 1919, the Estonian people's Liberation War against Soviet Russia began. In 1943, the first conference of the leaders of the anti-Hitler coalition opened in Tehran. In 1964, the automatic interplanetary station "Mariner Mars" was launched into space. In 1974, John Lennon performed on the big stage for the last time. In 2000, the so-called "Cassette Scandal" erupted in Ukraine. In 2004, a separatist congress took place in Severodonetsk.
Holidays and Commemorative Dates on November 28
In Ukraine, November 28 is the Day of the Employee of the Financial Monitoring System.
Worldwide, it is Thanksgiving Day (celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November).
Also today: Red Planet Day, World Day of Mercy.
November 28 in History
On November 28, 1520, Ferdinand Magellan led a maritime expedition and became the first European to sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. Read more.
On November 28, 1918, the Liberation War of the Estonian people against Soviet Russia began. Read more.
On November 28, 1943, the first conference of the leaders of the anti-Hitler coalition opened in Tehran. For the first time, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin gathered together. Read more.
On November 28, 1964, the automatic interplanetary station "Mariner Mars 4" was launched from Cape Canaveral. Read more.
On November 28, 1974, legendary ex-Beatle John Lennon made his last performance on the big stage. He was a surprise guest at Elton John's Thanksgiving concert held at Madison Square Garden (New York). At that time, live performances were rare for Lennon. His last major concerts took place in New York in 1972 and were charity events to raise funds for patients at the Willowbrook State School psychiatric hospital. Following this, he experienced a period of depression, alcohol issues, marital infidelity, and temporary separation from Yoko Ono.
In early 1974, the press focused more on his drunken escapades than on his music. However, during this difficult time, Lennon once again joined former Beatles Ringo Starr and George Harrison to record the song "I’m the Greatest" for Ringo Starr's album "Ringo." Nevertheless, within a year, Lennon managed to "gather his thoughts" and worked on the album "Walls and Bridges." The album was released on September 26 in the U.S. and in October in the UK. One of the tracks, "Whatever Gets You thru the Night," led to Lennon's further appearance at Elton John's concert. The ex-Beatle promised his colleague that he would perform together if "Whatever Gets You thru the Night" reached the top of the charts. Lennon himself did not believe it. However, the single topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was this song that he performed at Elton John's concert, along with "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "I Saw Her Standing There."
No one could have imagined that this performance would be Lennon's last. However, in 1975, he decided to take a break from his career due to joyful personal events—after reconciling with Yoko Ono, the couple welcomed their son Sean. The following five years were dedicated to family. His long-awaited return began but ended tragically in 1980. In October, the musician released the single “(Just Like) Starting Over.” In November, he released a double album "Double Fantasy" with songs written in the summer of 1980. He was actively working on the next album, "Milk and Honey," which ultimately became posthumous. On December 8, 1980, Mark Chapman shot Lennon.
On November 28, 2000, the so-called "Cassette Scandal" began in Ukraine. On this day, Alexander Moroz revealed an audio recording from President Leonid Kuchma's office, made by Major Melnychenko, in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Read more.
On November 28, 2004, amidst the Orange Revolution, the so-called "All-Ukrainian Congress of People's Deputies and Deputies of Local Councils" took place in Severodonetsk, Luhansk Oblast. Its participants declared support for Yanukovych, who, according to them, won the presidential elections. Read more.
Church Holiday on November 28
On November 28, the memory of the Venerable Martyr and Confessor Stephen the New is honored. Read more.
Folk Signs
If it snows on this day, the snow will last until spring.
If there is a lot of snow, there will be a good harvest next year.
If it is very cold and windy on this day, it will also be windy on St. Nicholas Day.
Rain or wet snow on November 28 indicates frosts in May of the following year.
What Not to Do on November 28
Do not overeat.
Do not gossip.
If you have a nightmare on the night of November 27-28, do not remain silent about it; otherwise, it may come true.