Historical eventOctober 282025

Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall near Black River, Jamaica, killing over 30 people, as well as tying the 1935 Labor Day hurricane as the most intense landfall in the North Atlantic.

1st anniversary in 2026

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When
Tuesday, October 28 20251 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
1st in 2026
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Dates: From 2025.

What happened

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall near Black River, Jamaica, killing over 30 people, as well as tying the 1935 Labor Day hurricane as the most intense landfall in the North Atlantic.

October 28 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  8. 2014Cygnus Orb-3
  9. 2018Jair Bolsonaro
  10. 20232023 Rugby World Cup final
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When did Hurricane Melissa happen?

October 28 2025 — 1 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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