Notable people born on October 28

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People born on this day

Bill GatesAmerican businessman, investor, and philanthropist (born 1955)Born in 1955 · View source ↗1955

Julia RobertsAmerican actress (born 1967)Born in 1967 · View source ↗1967

Joaquin PhoenixAmerican actorBorn in 1974 · View source ↗1974

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on October 28, 2026

Moon phaseWaning gibbousCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction92 %

Distance to the Moon364,400 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacScorpioTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSts. Simon and Jude (Taddeo)A commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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