1. On September 28, 1861, the Battle of Osage Creek took place in Benton County, Arkansas, just across the border from Kansas. Union soldiers from Kansas and Missouri fought against Confederate soldiers from Arkansas and Missouri in this intense battle, in which the Confederates were ultimately driven off the field.

2. In 1918, the Kansas State Fair was held in Hutchinson from September 28 to October 5. This year's fair included exhibits of livestock, grains, and other farm products, as well as a carnival, concerts, and other entertainment.

3. On September 28, 1973, the Kansas City Royals played their very last game at Municipal Stadium, where they had played since their inception in 1969. The team would move to Kauffman Stadium the following year, which has been their home ever since.

4. In 1994, the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site opened in Topeka. This site commemorates the landmark Supreme Court decision that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional, and showcases the history of the civil rights movement in America.

5. On September 28, 2006, the Kansas City Wizards played their last game at Arrowhead Stadium before moving to a new facility. The Wizards, now known as Sporting Kansas City, had played at Arrowhead since 1996, and their final game there drew a sellout crowd of over 20,000 fans.