This Week in History (Sept 27–Oct 3): Google turns 28, Bhagat Singh’s birth anniversary, Gandhi Jayanti & more

Mankind has existed for hundreds of thousands of years, but some moments have left a lasting mark on the world. In this series, we look back at key events and developments from the past that continue to shape how we live today. This week (September 27 to October 3) in history includes the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh, the creation of NASA and more events that shaped science, technology, politics and society.