June 28
This day in history:
- 1797 β French troops disembark in Corfu, beginning the French rule in the Ionian Islands.
- 1870 β The US Congress establishes the first federal holidays (New Year Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).
- 1982 β Aeroflot Flight 8641 crashes in Mazyr, Belarus, killing 132 people.
- 1926 β Mercedes-Benz is formed by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merging their two companies.
Births:
- 1923 β Adolfo Schwelm Cruz, Argentinian racing driver (d. 2012)
- 1982 β Ibrahim Camejo, Cuban long jumper
- 1946 β Bruce Davison, American actor and director
Deaths:
- 1880 β Texas Jack Omohundro, American soldier and hunter (b. 1846)
- 1981 β Terry Fox, Canadian runner and activist (b. 1958)
- 2004 β Anthony Buckeridge, English author (b. 1912)
Holidays:
- PoznaΕ Remembrance Day (Poland)
- Vidovdan, celebrating St. Vitus and an important day in Serbian history. (Eastern Orthodox Church)
- Constitution Day (Ukraine)
Random Article of the day:
Trent Franks