1. On October 28, 1886, the first electric streetcar in Providence began service on the Broadway line. The electric streetcar replaced the horse-drawn carriage and was a significant development in public transportation.

2. On the same day in 1901, the Newport Casino was officially opened in Newport. The casino was originally a private gentlemen's club and was later transformed into a social and sporting complex. Today, it is a National Historic Landmark and serves as a museum and event space.

3. On October 28, 1961, a disaster struck the town of Westerly when Hurricane Hattie caused widespread damage and flooding. The storm was one of the most destructive hurricanes to hit the state, and it claimed 6 lives and caused millions of dollars in damages.

4. In 1986, the Providence Bruins, an American Hockey League team, played their inaugural game in the newly constructed Providence Civic Center. The team has since become a beloved fixture in Rhode Island sports and has won several championships.

5. On October 28, 2003, the world-renowned architect I.M. Pei donated his personal archives, including sketches, photographs, and documents, to the Rhode Island School of Design. The donation was a significant contribution to the school's architecture collection and provided valuable insight into Pei's creative process.