1726day.year
The novel Gulliver's Travels written by Jonathan Swift is published.
Jonathan Swift’s satirical masterpiece 'Gulliver’s Travels' is first published, offering a witty critique of human nature and society.
On October 28, 1726, 'Gulliver’s Travels' by Jonathan Swift appeared anonymously in London, enchanting readers with its imaginative voyages to strange lands. Presented as the travelogue of Lemuel Gulliver, the novel satirizes politics, science, and human folly through encounters with the diminutive Lilliputians and giants of Brobdingnag. Swift’s sharp wit and inventive storytelling have secured the work’s place as a classic of English literature. Over centuries, its themes of power, pride, and perspective have continued to resonate with audiences worldwide.
1726
Gulliver's Travels
Jonathan Swift
1886day.year
US president Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty.
President Grover Cleveland officially dedicated the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, celebrating Franco-American friendship and liberty.
On October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland presided over the dedication ceremony of the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island.\nA gift from France designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and engineered by Gustave Eiffel, the statue symbolized freedom and democracy.\nThousands attended as the colossal figure was unveiled, accompanied by military salutes and ceremonial fanfare.\nThe event cemented the monument’s status as an enduring icon of welcome for millions of immigrants arriving in America.
1886
Grover Cleveland
Statue of Liberty
1893day.year
Pyotr Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Pathétique receives its première performance only nine days before the composer's death.
Tchaikovsky’s emotionally intense Symphony No.6, Pathétique, premiered in St. Petersburg just days before the composer’s untimely death.
On October 28, 1893, conductor Eduard Nápravník led the premiere of Tchaikovsky’s final symphony at the St. Petersburg Conservatory.\nThe work’s dark, brooding opening and tragic finale broke new ground in emotional expression.\nCritics and audiences were struck by its raw intensity and innovative orchestration.\nNine days later, Tchaikovsky died under mysterious circumstances, lending the symphony a tragic aura.\nIt remains one of the most celebrated and haunting works in the orchestral repertoire.
1893
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Pathétique
1928day.year
Indonesia Raya, now the national anthem of Indonesia, is first played during the Second Indonesian Youth Congress.
Indonesia Raya, composed by Wage Rudolf Supratman, was first performed at the Second Indonesian Youth Congress on October 28, 1928, sowing the seeds of Indonesian national unity.
On October 28, 1928, the Second Indonesian Youth Congress in Batavia (now Jakarta) witnessed the debut of "Indonesia Raya," composed by Wage Rudolf Supratman.
Supratman's stirring anthem, with lyrics calling for unity and freedom, instantly resonated with young nationalists.
Supratman’s performance on a violin evoked deep emotions among delegates, galvanizing support for independence.
This landmark moment propelled the national awakening, leading to the formal Youth Pledge affirming one motherland, one nation, and one language.
After independence in 1945, "Indonesia Raya" was adopted as the official national anthem, symbolizing the enduring spirit of the nation.
1928
Indonesia Raya
Second Indonesian Youth Congress