The first of the Federalist Papers, which called for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, was published. New York City's first rapid transit subway, the IRT, opened. Du Pont announced that it would name its new synthetic yarn nylon.

What happened on the 28th of October in history? Harvard College 1st US college founded. NY gives up claims to Vermont in exchange for $30 000. Eli Whitney applies for patent for the cotton gin. Pres Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty. Czechoslovakia declares independence from Austria.