October 1928

Monday 01:

The Soviet Union introduces its first Five-Year Plan.

Tuesday 02:

The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as Opus Dei, was founded by Saint Josemaría Escrivá.

Saturday 06:

Chiang Kai-Shek becomes Chairman of the Republic of China.

Sunday 07:

1928 - Paavo Nurmi runs world record 10 miles (50:15.0).

Friday 12:

An iron lung respirator is used for the first time at Children's Hospital, Boston