1. On November 28, 1752, the first recorded performance of Handel's "Messiah" took place in Savannah, Georgia. The performance was organized by William Davies, who had previously worked with Handel in London.

2. In 1864, during the American Civil War, Union General William T. Sherman captured the city of Savannah, Georgia. The capture came after Sherman's famous "March to the Sea," which saw his armies travel 300 miles through Georgia, destroying infrastructure and industry along the way.

3. On November 28, 1958, the Atlanta Hawks played their first-ever NBA game, losing to the St. Louis Hawks by a score of 136-122. The Hawks had previously been based in Milwaukee and were known as the Hawks then the St. Louis Hawks.

4. In 1979, the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Atlanta, Georgia, reopened after a three-year renovation. The bridge, which spans the Chattahoochee River and connects Cobb and Fulton counties, is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

5. On November 28, 1998, the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in their annual football matchup by a score of 51-48. The game, which was played at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, is known as the "Overtime Thriller" and is considered one of the most exciting games in the history of the rivalry.