June 28

June 28: This Day in History

• 1776— South Carolina's forces repelled a British naval attack on Fort Sullivan (later Fort Moultrie), an early American victory.
• 1914— Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated in Sarajevo, triggering the start of World War I.
• 1919— The Treaty of Versailles was signed, officially ending World War I.
• 1969— The Stonewall Riots began in New York City, a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ rights movement.
• 1997— Mike Tyson bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear during their WBA heavyweight championship rematch.

Famous Birthdays on June 28

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712) — French philosopher of the Enlightenment
• Henry VIII (1491) — King of England known for his six marriages
• Kathy Bates (1948) — Academy Award-winning actress
• Mel Brooks (1926) — comedian, filmmaker, and writer
• John Cusack (1966) — actor known for Say Anything and High Fidelity
• Gilda Radner (1946) — comedian and original cast member of Saturday Night Live

What Happens on June 28?

Did You Know? June 28 Fun Facts

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 set off a chain of events leading to World War I within six weeks.
• The Stonewall Riots, beginning June 28, 1969, are widely credited with launching the modern LGBTQ rights movement.
• The Treaty of Versailles, signed exactly five years after Ferdinand's assassination on June 28, 1919, formally ended WWI.

Count Down to Events on June 28

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