1. Origin of June 28
June 28 holds its place in the calendar as the 179th day of the year. The day derives its name from the Roman goddess Juno, who is the protector of the state and women's special counselor.
2. The Archduke of Austria-Hungary Was Assassinated on June 28
One of the most famous historical incidents on June 28 is the Sarajevo Assassination in 1914. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated that day, which is said to have eventually led to the outbreak of World War I.
3. Birth of Mel Brooks
Legendary film director, producer, writer and actor Mel Brooks who brought us classics such as The Producers and Young Frankenstein was born on June 28, 1926.
4. Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
June 28, 1919 holds immense historical significance as the day when the Treaty of Versailles was signed. This treaty officially ended World War I.
5. Stonewall Riots Began
On June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Riots began in New York City which marked the historic beginning of the fight for equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community in the United States.
6. Serbia's National Day
Serbia recognizes June 28 as its National Day, celebrating the anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, where Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović fought against the Ottoman Empire.
7. A Woman Delivered the Longest Speech in the British Parliament
Barbara Castle, a British Labour Party politician, made history by delivering the longest speech by a woman in the British parliament. She spoke for 4 hours and 23 minutes on June 28, 1971.
8. Debut of the Movie "Apocalypse Now"
June 28th marks the debut of the movie Apocalypse Now, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It first premiered on this day in 1979 at the Cannes Film Festival in a temporary version, and it had an immediate impact on contemporary cinema.
9. NASA Launches Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS)
June 28, 2013, NASA launched the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, a space probe to observe the least observed and least understood layers of the sun's atmosphere.
10. The Ide of Lenape Makes Its Treaty with William Penn
The Leni Lenape tribe made a peace treaty with William Penn on June 28, 1683, marking an integral part of Pennsylvania's history.
11. Incorporation of the Great Western Railway
June 28, 1835, saw the incorporation of the Great Western Railway in England, which laid the foundation of rail transport in the country.
12. Launch of the First Successful U.S. Satellite
The United States successfully launched its first satellite, Vanguard 1, into orbit on June 28, 1958.
13. Birth of the Theory of Evolution]
Charles Darwin's groundbreaking scientific theory of evolution was announced at the Linnean Society of London on June 28, 1858.
14. Birth of Kathy Bates
The prolific actress Kathy Bates, known for her roles in Misery, Titanic, and American Horror Story, was born on June 28, 1948.
15. Completion of the Swiss Re Tower
June 28, 2003 marks the completion of the Swiss Re Tower in London, known for its unique bullet shape and towering height of 180 meters.
16. Discovery of Neptune's Ring System
On June 28, 1989, Voyager 2 discovered Neptune's previously unknown ring system during its flyby, marking a major milestone in astronomy.
17. Birth of Elon Musk
Visionary businessman and tech giant Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Inc, was born on June 28, 1971.
18. Pablo Picasso's First Exhibition
June 28, 1901, marks the grand debut of Pablo Picasso's first exhibition in Paris, a momentous occasion in the art world.
19. King George V Established the Royal Air Force
On June 28, 1918, King George V, the then monarch of the United Kingdom, established the Royal Air Force, the oldest independent air force in the world.
20. John C. Pemberton Starts to Advertise Coca Cola
John C. Pemberton started to advertise his new beverage "Coca Cola" on June 28, marking a significant milestone in the history of one of the world's most popular soft drinks.