On this day — October 28

Jamaica, killing over 30 people, as well as tying the 1935 Labor Day hurricane as the most intense landfall in the North Atlantic.

It saw South Africa defeat New Zealand 12 to 11, claiming their fourth Webb Ellis Cup, becoming the first nation to do so.

with Workers' Party candidate Fernando Haddad as the runner-up. It is the first time in 16 years that a Workers' Party candidate is not elected president.

the only rocket launch for its short-lived Constellation program.

Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

a Twin Otter 300, crashed into terrain at night in Hawaii killing all 20 occupants onboard.