Historical Events
- Largest-ever drug bust in Asia made by police in Laos with 55 million methamphetamine tablets and 1.5 tonnes of crystal meth discovered in beer crates [1]
Event of Interest
Mark Zuckerberg announces Facebook will change its corporate name to Meta amid increased public scrutiny over leaked internal documents
- One of world's largest floor mosaics unveiled after restoration at Hisham's Palace (660-750 AD) by Palestinian authorities in Jericho, West Bank [1]
Famous Deaths
- David C. Johnson, American composer, flautist, educator, and electronic music performer (Stockhausen), dies at 81
- Dick Szymanski, American football center (Pro Bowl 1955, 62, 64; Baltimore Colts) and executive (GM Baltimore Colts 1977-82), dies at 89
Died in 2021 2021 Highlights
About October 28, 2021
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 2 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
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