1. On September 28, 1835, the Battle of Gonzales took place, which marked the start of the Texas Revolution. This battle was fought between the Texian settlers and the Mexican army, and it ended in victory for the Texans.

2. On September 28, 1928, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram published the first photograph of the legendary creature known as the "Chupacabra." This photograph was later revealed to be a hoax, but it sparked a widespread interest in the mysterious creature.

3. On September 28, 1954, the first section of the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike, now known as the President George Bush Turnpike, opened to traffic. This toll road connects several major cities in the North Texas region.

4. On September 28, 1960, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech at Prairie View A&M University, which was then a historically black university. This speech was part of King's efforts to mobilize support for the civil rights movement in Texas and across the country.

5. On September 28, 2019, Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander threw his third no-hitter of his career in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This made Verlander only the sixth pitcher in MLB history to throw three or more no-hitters in their career.