Edward moore, 5th earl of drogheda and former mp for dunleer, drowns with his son edward, chaplain to the house of commons, en route from england to dublin
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1965
House of Commons passed the Bill abolishing the death penalty for murder.
October 28, 1965
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1922
Journalist and novelist Cliff Hanley (Dancing in the Streets etc) born in Glasgow.
October 28, 1922
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1730
The Danish East India Company ship, Golden Lyon, is stranded near Ballyheige, Co. Kerry
October 28, 1730
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1659
Birth of Nicholas Brad, Anglican clergyman and poet, in Bandon, Co. Cork
October 28, 1659
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1562
Battle of Corrichie, Earl of Moray defeated Catholic Gordons of Huntly who were attacking Aberdeen.
October 28, 1562
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