Page 7: Historical Events In June - 28
Thursday, 20 November 2025
1956 Riots break out in Poznan Poland, 38 die on this day in history. 

1956 On June - 28 the first atomic reactor built for private research operates Chicago Ill 

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

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

1957 Ede Poldini, composer, dies at 88 on June - 28. 

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

1958 On June - 28 alfred Noyes, British poet/essayist (Robin Hood), dies at 77 

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

1960 On June - 28 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 this day in history. 

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

1962 Thalidomide drug banned in Netherlands on this day in history. 

1962 On June - 28 mickey Cochrane, baseball hall of fame catcher, dies at 59 

1963 Belaunde Terry inaugurated as pres of Peru on June - 28. 

1963 Frank "Home Run" Baker, (hit 2 HRs in 1911 world series) dies at 77 on this day in history. 

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

1964 King Calder, actor (Lt Grey-Martin Kane Private Eye), dies at 64 on June - 28. 

1965 A R Klemola discovers asteroid #2179 Platzeck on this day in history. 

1965 On June - 28 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 June - 28 the US breaks diplomatic links with Argentina after a military takeover 

1967 George Harrison is fined œ6 for speeding on this day in history. 

1968 Daniel Ellsberg indicted for leaking Pentagon Papers on this day in history. 

1970 USS James Madison (SSBN-627) completes conversion to Poseidon missile capability on this day in history. 

1971 Supreme Court overturns draft evasion conviction of Muhammad Ali on June - 28. 

1971 T Smirnova discovers asteroid #3093 on June - 28. 

1971 Henri Puvrez, Belgian sculptor (Serenity), dies at 78 on June - 28. 

1974 Fall of earth &rocks kill 200. (Quebrada Blanca Canyon, Columbia) on June - 28. 

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 this day in history david Bowie releases "Fame" 

1975 Golfer Lee Trevino is struck by lightning at Western Open (Ill) on June - 28. 

1975 On June - 28 rod Serling, writer/host (Twilight Zone, Night Gallery), dies at 50 

1976 On June - 28 stanley Baker, actor (Accident, Guns of Navarone), dies at 49 

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