36 significant historical events occurred on May 28. May 28 has been notable for 14 historical events across various centuries and regions. On this date, important diplomatic agreements were made, such as the 1812 Treaty of Bucharest and the 1858 Treaty of Aigun between the Russian and Chinese empires. It also includes major military events like the 1905 Battle of Tsushima in the Russo-Japanese War. Political milestones are present too, including Azerbaijan's 1918 Declaration of Independence. In sports, the 1958 European Cup Final took place on this day.
12 famous birthdays on May 28
Including Stanley B. Prusiner, Kylie Minogue, Gaku Shibasaki
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density14th Century
1 eventPeace treaty signed between England and France on 20 May 1303 ending the Anglo-French War
17th Century
2 events18th Century
6 events19th Century
4 events20th Century
13 eventsBattle of Tsushima — major naval battle between Russia and Japan during the Russo-Japanese War
21st Century
10 events2016 UEFA Champions League Final — final of the 2015–16 edition of the UEFA Champions League
Gorilla named Harambe was killed on May 28, 2016 after a three-year-old boy, Isaiah Dickerson, fell into a gorilla enclosure
2022 UEFA Champions League Final — The final match of the 2021–22 edition of the UEFA Champions League
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