What happened on Thursday October 28, 2021?

About October 28th, 2021, in brief:

  • Historical events: Ethiopian military forces conducted an airstrike on Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray Region, targeting a compound of the Tigray People's Liberation Front. Tigrayan sources disputed the military's claims, asserting that six civilians, including three children, were killed in the attack.
  • Day of the week: October 28th, 2021 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Score directed by Frank Oz

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October 28, 2021: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 28, 2021:

  • Tigray War Continues Ethiopian military forces conducted an airstrike on Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray Region, targeting a compound of the Tigray People's Liberation Front. Tigrayan sources disputed the military's claims, asserting that six civilians, including three children, were killed in the attack.
  • Tigray War Continues Ethiopian military forces conducted an airstrike on Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray Region, targeting a compound of the Tigray People's Liberation Front. Tigrayan sources disputed the military's claims, asserting that six civilians, including three children, were killed in the attack.
  • Far-Right Terrorism Plot in France A far-right conspiracy group led by Rémy Daillet was charged with planning 'Operation Azul', a complex terrorist plot targeting COVID-19 vaccination centers, a masonic lodge, journalists, prominent figures, and parliament. The group had recruited former soldiers to train operatives for potential attacks.
  • Far-Right Terrorism Plot in France A far-right conspiracy group led by Rémy Daillet was charged with planning 'Operation Azul', a complex terrorist plot targeting COVID-19 vaccination centers, a masonic lodge, journalists, prominent figures, and parliament. The group had recruited former soldiers to train operatives for potential attacks.
  • Sudan Protests Against Military Coup Protests against the October 2021 Sudanese coup d'état continued for the fourth consecutive day, with another protestor killed, bringing the total number of fatalities to 11 during the demonstrations.
  • Sudan Protests Against Military Coup Protests against the October 2021 Sudanese coup d'état continued for the fourth consecutive day, with another protestor killed, bringing the total number of fatalities to 11 during the demonstrations.
  • Islamic State – West Africa Province Leadership Eliminated The newly appointed leader of the Islamic State – West Africa Province was killed during a military operation, just two weeks after the previous leader, Abu Musab al-Barnawi, was also announced dead.
  • Islamic State – West Africa Province Leadership Eliminated The newly appointed leader of the Islamic State – West Africa Province was killed during a military operation, just two weeks after the previous leader, Abu Musab al-Barnawi, was also announced dead.
  • Moscow Implements Strict COVID-19 Lockdown Moscow entered its most stringent lockdown since June 2020, closing schools, kindergartens, and non-essential businesses until November 7 due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
  • Moscow Implements Strict COVID-19 Lockdown Moscow entered its most stringent lockdown since June 2020, closing schools, kindergartens, and non-essential businesses until November 7 due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
  • Russia Reports Record COVID-19 Deaths and Cases Russia recorded its third consecutive day of record COVID-19 deaths, with 1,159 fatalities, bringing the nationwide death toll to 235,057. The country also reported 40,096 new cases, raising the total confirmed cases to 8.39 million.
  • Russia Reports Record COVID-19 Deaths and Cases Russia recorded its third consecutive day of record COVID-19 deaths, with 1,159 fatalities, bringing the nationwide death toll to 235,057. The country also reported 40,096 new cases, raising the total confirmed cases to 8.39 million.
  • Hungary Introduces New COVID-19 Measures The Hungarian government announced mandatory face masks on public transport starting November 1 and allowed companies to implement vaccine mandates for employees. Additionally, non-essential medical appointments were temporarily suspended to reduce COVID-19 transmission.
  • Hungary Introduces New COVID-19 Measures The Hungarian government announced mandatory face masks on public transport starting November 1 and allowed companies to implement vaccine mandates for employees. Additionally, non-essential medical appointments were temporarily suspended to reduce COVID-19 transmission.
  • Ukraine Reports Record COVID-19 Cases Ukraine recorded 26,071 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2.85 million.
  • Ukraine Reports Record COVID-19 Cases Ukraine recorded 26,071 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 2.85 million.
  • Singapore Detects Delta Subvariant AY.4.2 Singapore reported its first case of the Delta subvariant AY.4.2 through an imported COVID-19 case on October 26.
  • Singapore Detects Delta Subvariant AY.4.2 Singapore reported its first case of the Delta subvariant AY.4.2 through an imported COVID-19 case on October 26.
  • Beijing Mandates COVID-19 Booster Doses Beijing became the first major Chinese city to publicly mandate COVID-19 booster doses for key workers, including cooks, security guards, and cleaning personnel.
  • Beijing Mandates COVID-19 Booster Doses Beijing became the first major Chinese city to publicly mandate COVID-19 booster doses for key workers, including cooks, security guards, and cleaning personnel.
  • Significant Solar Flare Observed NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an X1-class solar flare that peaked at 11:35 a.m. EDT on October 28, 2021, marking a notable space weather event.
  • Significant Solar Flare Observed NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an X1-class solar flare that peaked at 11:35 a.m. EDT on October 28, 2021, marking a notable space weather event.

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October 28, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 28, 2021?


October 28, 2021 was a Thursday and it was the 301st day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 28, 2021 can also be written as 10/28/2021 in the US and as 28/10/2021 in UK and Europe.

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October 28, 2021: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.

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October 28, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 28, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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October 28, 2021: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 28, 2021 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 28, 2021 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 28, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 10:53 pm and setting at 03:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 20, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Nov 19, 2021.

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How old is someone born on October 28, 2021?


Someone born on October 28, 2021 is:

3 years 6 months old,

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