Historical Events In June - 28

1956  Riots break out in Poznan Poland, 38 die on this day in history.   

1956  The first atomic reactor built for private research operates Chicago Ill on this day in history.   

1956  1st atomic reactor built for private research operates Chicago Ill on this day in history.   

1957  Reds' fans stuff ballot box, electing 8 Reds as All Star starters on June - 28.   

1957  On June - 28 ede Poldini, composer, dies at 88   

1958  On this day in history brazil becomes world soccer champ in Sweden   

1958  On this day in history alfred Noyes, British poet/essayist (Robin Hood), dies at 77   

1959  On this day in history phils Wally Post is only outfielder to throw out 2 runners in an inning twice (Losing to Giants 6-0)   

1960  On this day in history 26.42 cm (10.40") of rainfall, Dunmor, Kentucky (state 24-hour record)   

1960  10.40" (26.42 cm) of rainfall, Dunmor, Kentucky (state 24-hour record) on June - 28.   

1961  On this day in history phils & SF set then record longest night game (5h11m) 7-7 15 inn tie   

1962  On this day in history thalidomide drug banned in Netherlands   

1962  On this day in history mickey Cochrane, baseball hall of fame catcher, dies at 59   

1963  On June - 28 belaunde Terry inaugurated as pres of Peru   

1963  Frank "Home Run" Baker, (hit 2 HRs in 1911 world series) dies at 77 on June - 28.   

1964  Organization for Afo-American Unity forms in NY by Malcolm X on June - 28.   

1964  On this day in history king Calder, actor (Lt Grey-Martin Kane Private Eye), dies at 64   

1965  On June - 28 a R Klemola discovers asteroid #2179 Platzeck   

1965  On this day in history the first US ground combat forces in Vietnam authorized by Pres Johnson   

1965  On this day in history [Theodora E] Betsy Ranucci-Beckman, actress (Dood Water), dies at 88   

1966  On this day in history the US breaks diplomatic links with Argentina after a military takeover   

1967  George Harrison is fined œ6 for speeding on June - 28.   

1968  On June - 28 daniel Ellsberg indicted for leaking Pentagon Papers   

1970  On June - 28 uSS James Madison (SSBN-627) completes conversion to Poseidon missile capability   

1971  On this day in history supreme Court overturns draft evasion conviction of Muhammad Ali   

1971  On this day in history t Smirnova discovers asteroid #3093   

1971  On this day in history henri Puvrez, Belgian sculptor (Serenity), dies at 78   

1974  Fall of earth &rocks kill 200. (Quebrada Blanca Canyon, Columbia) on this day in history.   

1974  Wings release "Band on the Run" &"Zoo Gang" in UK on this day in history.   

1974  On this day in history frank Sutton, actor (Sgt Vince Carter-Gomer Pyle USMC), dies at 50   

1975  On June - 28 david Bowie releases "Fame"   

1975  Golfer Lee Trevino is struck by lightning at Western Open (Ill) on this day in history.   

1975  Rod Serling, writer/host (Twilight Zone, Night Gallery), dies at 50 on this day in history.   

1976  On this day in history stanley Baker, actor (Accident, Guns of Navarone), dies at 49   

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1367  On this day in history birth of sigismund, German Emperor/king of Hungary/Bohemia   

1476  Paul IV, [Giampietro Caraffa], inquisition/Pope (1555-59) was born on June - 28.   

1476  On June - 28 birth of pope Paul IV (d. 1559)   

1490  Albrecht von Brandenburg, German archbishop/monarch of Mainz/cardinal was born on this day in history.   

1491  Henry VIII, King of England (1509-47) was born on June - 28.   

1503  Giovanni della Casa, Italian poet (d. 1556) was born on this day in history.   

1547  On this day in history birth of cristofano Malvezzi, composer   

1550  John Drusius, Flemish hebrew translator was born on June - 28.   

0548  Theodora, dancer/empress of Byzantine (Nika-oproer), dies on June - 28.   

0573  Death of Alboin, king of Longobarden, probably poisoned by his wife on June - 28.   

0767  Paul I, Italian Pope (757-67), dies on June - 28.   

1061  On this day in history floris I, count of Holland, dies   

1175  On this day in history death of andrei Bogolyubsky, Russian prince   

1194  On this day in history death of emperor Xiaozong of Song China (b. 1127)   

1385  On this day in history andronicus IV Paleologus, Byzantine anti-emperor, dies   

1389  On this day in history death of prince Lazar Hrebeljanović of Serbia (b. 1329)