On this day: November 28
Fog Forces Delay of College Football Game in Late 1968
A college football game on November 28, 1968, was postponed after dense fog reduced visibility on the field, making play unsafe and prompting officials to suspend the contest until conditions improved.
Charles de Gaulle Announces Unexpected Resignation After 1969 Referendum Defeat
On 28 November 1969, following the defeat of a constitutional reform referendum, French President Charles de Gaulle unexpectedly announced his resignation, ending his decade-long dominance of French politics and prompting a rapid transition of power.
November 1977 Earthquake in Iran Causes Significant Damage
A strong earthquake struck parts of Iran on November 28, 1977, producing widespread structural damage and local disruption; contemporary reports vary on casualty and magnitude details, reflecting incomplete records from the period.
United States Announces Troop Drawdown from Afghanistan
On November 28, 2014, U.S. officials announced a formal withdrawal plan to reduce American combat troops in Afghanistan, shifting to a supporting mission after more than a decade of combat operations.
Enron Files for Bankruptcy in One of U.S. Corporate History’s Largest Collapses
On November 28, 2001, Enron Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after revelations of accounting fraud and collapsing investor confidence, triggering widespread financial, legal, and regulatory fallout.
Major Earthquake Strikes Iran in November 1977, Causing Widespread Destruction
On November 28, 1977, a powerful earthquake struck western Iran, leveling towns and causing thousands of fatalities and widespread damage across the affected region.
Enron Files for Bankruptcy in One of U.S. Corporate History’s Largest Collapses
Enron Corp., once a high-flying energy trader and symbol of corporate innovation, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on November 28 (year disputed in prompt). The filing followed revelations of widespread accounting fraud, rapid debt accumulation, and the collapse of investor confidence.