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A historic storm: Ivan VI. reigns only briefly and dies in prison!
Find out more about the historical events and birth and death anniversaries of October 28th in Wolfenbüttel.
A historic storm: Ivan VI. reigns only briefly and dies in prison!
On October 28, 2025, we'll take a look at significant events in history. This day has a lot to offer! A look back shows us that there were turbulent times in Russia on this date in 1740. Ivan VI was only two months old. was proclaimed emperor after the death of Tsarina Anna Ivanovna. A pretty rough start to life, you could say, because he immediately became a political football. The regent Duke Ernst Johann Biron of Courland promptly fell out of favor and was banished, while Ivan VI. reigned as nominal emperor from 1740 to 1741 without actually having any power. After the fall in November 1741, he spent the remaining years of his life in captivity and was murdered in 1764 during an attempt to free him. A sad fate that gives it a tragic but also historical significance. You can find out more about this at Wikipedia.
But things weren't just happening historically in Russia. On the same date, but in 1875, the Catholic Faculty was founded in Lille, northern France. This educational institution has produced many students over the years and continues to contribute to the cultural and academic landscape of the city today. Further proof that education never goes out of style, like SN.at reported.
A look at other historical events
October 28th is also associated with other notable events. In 1915, Italian armies attacked the Austrian positions near Gorizia, Flitsch and in the Dolomites. A confrontational day that reflected the geopolitical tensions of the time.
Another warlike chapter opened in 1940 when Italy declared war on Greece and Italian troops crossed the border. Meanwhile, maritime conflict arose when a German submarine sank the British passenger ship “Empress of Britain” off the Irish coast. Such events show how this date in historiography was able to capture the waves of the war.
Birthday children and memorial days
October 28th not only brings historical events, but also has numerous birthday children. Among them are the Italian poet Luigi Alamanni, the French politician Per Albin Hansson and the famous American entrepreneur Bill Gates. The deceased personalities should also be mentioned in the world of art and culture: Carry Hauser, an Austrian painter, and the US jazz musician Earl Bostic also saw the light of day on this date, but are no longer with us.
In summary, October 28th is a day in history full of moving events and insights into human destiny - from rulers who watch over kingdoms to educational institutions that leave a lasting impact. So we see that history is not just the past, but also a constant reminder of our developments and challenges.