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October 28th in History

1636: Americas oldest university,'Havard', founded
1886: The Statue of Liberty,a gift from the people of France, is unveiled by President Grover Cleveland,marking the 100th anniversary of independence
1914: George Eastman of the 'Kodak'company,announces the invention of colour photographs

October 28th birthdays

1903: Evelyn Waugh, English novelist
1909: Francis Bacon, British artist
1933: Michael Noakes, Portrait and landscape painter