On this day in history
What happened on 28 February
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 28 February. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- The first issue of Henry Fielding's novel Tom Jones was publishedCultural
- Watson and Crick announced their discovery of DNA's double helixScience
- Pope Benedict XVI officially resignedWorld
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.