Box-office #1
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · dir. Irvin Kershner
Wide US release on May 23, 1980. Goes on to become the highest-grossing film of the year.
Sci-fiStar Wars $538M worldwide
On this day
June 28 Sunday, June 28, 2026
A curious almanac of what happened on June 28 across the years — history, birthdays, the songs that ruled the charts, the films that packed cinemas, and the science that nudged the world forward.
12
Events
7
Birthdays
4
Holidays
1945
World history 81 years ago
Poland's Soviet-allied Provisional Government of National Unity is formed over a month after V-E Day.
Poland's Soviet-backed Provisional Government of National Unity is formed, consolidating communist control more than a month after Germany's surrender.
History
What happened on June 28
12 verified entries Full timeline
- 1098War
Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul at the battle of Antioch.
The crusaders defeat Kerbogha's forces, securing Antioch and advancing their campaign in the Holy Land.
- 1360European history
Muhammed VI becomes the tenth Nasrid king of Granada after killing his brother-in-law Ismail II.
Muhammed VI ascends to become the tenth Nasrid king of Granada following the death of his brother-in-law Ismail II.
- 1461UK history
Edward, Earl of March, is crowned King Edward IV of England.
Edward, Earl of March, is crowned King Edward IV of England.
- 1495War
A French force heavily defeats a much larger Neapolitan and Spanish army at the battle of Seminara, leading to the creation of the Tercios by Gonzalo de Córdoba.
Gonzalo de Córdoba creates the Tercios after a French force defeats a larger Neapolitan and Spanish army at Seminara.
- 1519European history
Charles V is elected Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
Charles V is elected Holy Roman Emperor by the imperial electors, beginning a reign that would span much of Europe.
- 1575War
Sengoku period of Japan: The combined forces of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu are victorious in the Battle of Nagashino.
Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu's forces win the Battle of Nagashino, marking a significant victory against the Takeda clan.
- 1635European history
Guadeloupe becomes a French colony.
France annexes Guadeloupe, establishing it as a colony in the Caribbean.
- 1651War
The Battle of Berestechko between Poland and Ukraine starts.
Poland and Ukrainian forces clash in the Battle of Berestechko.
- 1745US history
A New England colonial army captures the French fortifications at Louisbourg (New Style).
A New England colonial force seizes the French fortifications at Louisbourg, marking a significant victory in the Seven Years' War.
- 1776War
American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hanged for mutiny and sedition.
Thomas Hickey, a private in the Continental Army and bodyguard to General George Washington, is executed for mutiny and sedition.
- 1807UK history
Second British invasion of the Río de la Plata; John Whitelocke lands at Ensenada on an attempt to recapture Buenos Aires and is defeated by the locals.
British General John Whitelocke lands at Ensenada with a force attempting to recapture Buenos Aires, but is defeated by determined local resistance.
- 1945World history
Poland's Soviet-allied Provisional Government of National Unity is formed over a month after V-E Day.
Poland's Soviet-backed Provisional Government of National Unity is formed, consolidating communist control more than a month after Germany's surrender.
Born today
Famous birthdays on June 28
7 this date All birthdays
🎂 98
Hans Blix
Swedish politician and diplomat, 33rd Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs
Hans Blix, Swedish diplomat who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs and later led the International Atomic Energy Agency, turns 98 today.
Born
1928
Turns 98
today
Charles Cruft
English showman, founded Crufts Dog Show
1852 – 1938
Patrick Hemingway
American writer
b. 1928 · 98
Junior Johnson
American race car driver
1931 – 2019
Raul Seixas
Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
1945 – 1989
Jaime Guzmán
Chilean lawyer and politician
1946 – 1991
John Cusack
American actor and screenwriter
b. 1966 · 60
Music
The number one songs on June 28
Across the years Full chart history
Also #1 on this day
- 2025"Ordinary"— Alex Warren
- 2024"Please Please Please"— Sabrina Carpenter
- 2023"Sprinter"— Dave and Central Cee
- 2022"Running Up That Hill"— Kate Bush
- 2021"Good 4 U"— Olivia Rodrigo
- 2020"Rockstar"— DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch
Film & TV
At the movies
Box office #1 and premieres All releases
🏆 Sport June 28, 1997
Holyfield-Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear.
Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting Evander Holyfield's ear during their rematch.
Read the story
🔬 Science June 28, 1911
The Nakhla meteorite, the first one to suggest signs of aqueous processes on Mars, falls to Earth, landing in Egypt.
A meteorite from Mars, believed to show evidence of water activity, lands in Egypt.
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Holidays & observances
4 celebrated today
International LGBTQ Pride Day, marking the anniversary of Stonewall riots.
International
Pride Month, sometimes specified as LGBTQ Pride Month, is a month-long observance dedicated to the celebration of LGBTQ pride, commemorating the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender an
Constitution Day (Ukraine)
International
Constitution Day is a Ukrainian public holiday celebrated on 28 June since 1996
Poznań Remembrance Day (Poland)
International
The 1956 Poznań protests, also known as Poznań June, were the first of several massive protests against the communist government of the Polish People's Republic
Tau Day
International
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi) with events mostly in the United States
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Disarmament by war and democracy by occupation are difficult prospects.
— Hans Blix · born June 28, 1928