Today In History September 28th

September 28th is a date that has seen some major moments in history. 

From battles that shaped countries to discoveries that changed the world, this day is packed with interesting events.

Here are five key events that happened on this day.

1066 – William the Conqueror Invades England:

On September 28, 1066, William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy, landed in England with his army. This invasion led to the famous Battle of Hastings a few weeks later. 

William's victory changed English history, bringing the Normans to power and introducing new ideas and ways of living that shaped the country.

1542 – The Discovery of California:

In 1542, explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, sailing for Spain, arrived at what we now call California. 

On September 28, he landed at a spot he named "San Miguel," known today as San Diego Bay. 

This was the first time a European had reached California, starting a new chapter in the history of the West Coast of North America.

1928 – The Discovery of Penicillin:

On September 28, 1928, scientist Alexander Fleming made a discovery that changed medicine forever. While working in his lab, he found that a mold called "Penicillium" could kill bacteria. 

This accidental discovery led to the creation of penicillin, the first antibiotic, which has saved millions of lives by fighting infections.

1995 – A Step Toward Peace in the Middle East:

On this day in 1995, a peace agreement called the Interim Agreement on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, also known as Oslo II, was signed. 

It was an important step in the efforts to bring peace between Israelis and Palestinians. The agreement gave more control to the Palestinians over certain areas, showing hope for a peaceful future.

2008 – SpaceX Reaches Space:

On September 28, 2008, SpaceX made history by launching the Falcon 1 rocket into orbit. This was the first time a privately built, liquid fueled rocket made it into space. 

It was a big step forward for space exploration and showed that private companies could be a part of space travel, not just governments.

September 28th is a day with many important events. 

These moments from battles and discoveries to steps toward peace and space exploration show how one single day can have events that change our world forever.