Talk:October 28
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October 28: Okhi Day in Greece (1940)
- 312 - Roman Emperor Constantine the Great defeated Maxentius in the Battle of Milvian Bridge, ending the Tetrarchy. According to legends, he credited his victory to the god of the Christians.
- 1886 - In New York Harbor, U.S. President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty (pictured), a gift from France, to commemorate the centennial of the United States Declaration of Independence.
- 1918 - Czechoslovakia gained its independence from Austria-Hungary.
- 1922 - The Fascist Blackshirts marched on Rome to take over the Italian government.
- 1940 - Italy invaded Greece from Albania, as part of the Balkans Campaign in World War II.
Recent days: October 27 – October 26 – October 25
Removed:
- 969 - Antioch falls to the Byzantine Empire
Could not be confirmed. --mav 23:47, 27 Oct 2003 (UTC)
Removed:
- 1683 - Harvard College founded
Nope. It was founded on September 8, 1636. --mav 23:47, 27 Oct 2003 (UTC)
Removed:
- 1793 - Eli Whitney applies for a patent for his cotton gin
Trivial. The date he received the patent would be noteworthy. --mav 23:47, 27 Oct 2003 (UTC)
