1. On October 28, 1735, John Peter Zenger, a German-American printer, was arrested in New York City on charges of seditious libel for publishing critical articles about the colonial Governor of New York, William Cosby. This case became a landmark for freedom of the press in America and inspired Georgia's founders to include similar protections in the colony's constitution in 1777.

2. On October 28, 1779, the Siege of Savannah was fought during the American Revolutionary War, as an attempt by French and American forces to recapture control of the city of Savannah from the British. The battle was the second bloodiest of the entire war, with an estimated 800 American and French casualties and over 500 British casualties.

3. On October 28, 1893, civil rights activist and journalist Ida B. Wells was forcibly removed from the ladies' car on a train traveling from Memphis to Woodstock, Georgia, after she refused to give up her first-class seat based on her race. The incident led her to launch a crusade against racial discrimination on trains and became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.

4. On October 28, 1995, the Georgia Dome, a multi-purpose stadium located in downtown Atlanta, officially opened. The venue hosted numerous events, including the 1996 Summer Olympics, two Super Bowls, and four NCAA Final Four basketball tournaments, before being demolished in 2017.

5. On October 28, 2020, the Atlanta Braves lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series, ending their bid to reach the World Series for the first time since 1999. Despite the disappointment, the Braves' strong performance during the shortened 2020 season and talented young roster provided hope for the team's future success.