1. In 1789, the first Federal Congress passed an act that established the United States Department of Foreign Affairs, which later became the Department of State. This act was signed into law by President George Washington on September 28.

2. On September 28, 1850, William Henry Seward, who later served as the Secretary of State under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, delivered a speech at a Whig rally in New York City in which he advocated for the abolition of slavery.

3. In 1901, the first subway system in the United States opened in New York City. The inaugural ride took place on September 28, and the subway has been a vital part of New York's transportation system ever since.

4. On September 28, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers played their final game at Ebbets Field, their home stadium since 1913. The Dodgers went on to relocate to Los Angeles the following year.

5. In 2014, thousands of people gathered in New York City for the People's Climate March, a demonstration calling for action on climate change. The march took place on September 28, just days before world leaders met at the United Nations for a summit on the issue.