March 28: Historical Events, Birthdays & Important Milestones, Today in History

On 28 March 1943, the Indian independence movement lost a key figure, Sundar Shastri Satyamurthy, a prominent Congress politician from the Madras Presidency. He was born in Thirumayam (Pudukkottai), now part of Tamil Nadu, on 19 August 1887. Known as the mentor to K. Kamaraj, a significant Chief Minister and senior Congress leader of the Madras state, Satyamurthy's contributions to the fight for freedom remain unforgettable. Today, let's delve into the historical significance of 28 March, highlighting the major events, and remembering the notable personalities born or who passed away on this day, contributing to the diverse tapestry of Indian history.

Important Events & Famous Personalities Born on 28

Here is the list of major events on March 28 over the years

	Year	Events on March 28
1	28 March, 1737	The Battle of Delhi took place, marking a significant victory for the Marathas under Bajirao I against the Mughals.
2	28 March, 1866	The first ambulance service was introduced, marking a milestone in medical history and public health services.
3	28 March, 1904	Birth of Chittor V. Nagaiah, a versatile Indian actor, composer, director, producer, writer, and playback singer in the Andhra Pradesh film industry.
4	28 March, 1927	Birth of Veena Mazumdar, an influential academic, leftist activist, and feminist.
5	28 March, 1928	Birth of Vayalar Ramavarma, a renowned Malayalam poet and lyricist.
6	28 March, 1943	Death of Sundar Shastri Satyamurthy, a prominent Congress politician from Madras Presidency and mentor to K. Kamaraj.
7	28 March, 1954	Birth of Moon Moon Sen, an actress known for her work in multiple Indian film industries.
8	28 March, 1956	Birth of Swati Piramal, an influential healthcare professional and innovator in public health.
9	28 March, 1963	Birth of Rajkumar Badole, a Bharatiya Janata Party politician.
10	28 March, 1967	Death of C. P. Subbaiah Mudaliar, a freedom fighter associated with the Indian National Congress.
11	28 March, 1970	Birth of Udhai Majumdar, an Indian tabla player, music producer, and composer.
12	28 March, 1975	Birth of Akshaye Khanna, a celebrated Bollywood actor.
13	28 March, 2012	Death of T. Damodar, a screenwriter in Malayalam cinema.
14	28 March, 2006	Death of Bansi Lal, a senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Haryana.