June 28
June 28 is the 180th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 186 days remain until the year's end. It falls in summer (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Cancer.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On June 28 the Sun's declination is approximately +23.2°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a June 28.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
No widely-observed holidays catalogued for this day in our base set. See the external almanacs above for region-specific observances.
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
1838 — The coronation of Queen Victoria took place at Westminster Abbey. ↗(188 years ago)more
Victoria was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days, which was longer than those of any of her predecessors, constituted the Victorian era, a period of industrial, political, scientific, and military change within the United Kingdom marked by a great expansion ...
1914 — Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated in Sarajevo, sparking World War I. ↗(112 years ago)more
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, also called the Attack in Sarajevo or Sarajevo incident occurred on 28 June 1914 and was one of the key events that led to World War I. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, were assassinated by Bosnian Serb student Ga...
1919 — The Treaty of Versailles was signed in France, ending World War I. ↗(107 years ago)more
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty signed on 28 June 1919. As the most important treaty of World War I, it ended the state of war between Germany and most of the Allied Powers. It was signed in the Palace of Versailles, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which led to the war.
1969 — The Stonewall riots began in New York City, marking a turning point in the gay-rights movement. ↗(57 years ago)more
The Stonewall riots were a series of spontaneous riots and demonstrations against a police raid that took place in the early morning of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn, in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City.
Notable births
1577 — Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish Baroque painter. ↗(449 years ago)more
Sir Peter Paul Rubens was a Flemish artist and diplomat. He is considered the most influential artist of the Flemish Baroque tradition. Rubens's highly charged compositions reference erudite aspects of classical and Christian history.
1712 — Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Genevan philosopher. ↗(314 years ago)more
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, philosophe, writer, and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Age of Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic, and educational thought.
Notable deaths
1914 — Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. ↗(112 years ago)more
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Carl Ludwig Joseph Maria of Austria was the heir presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary. His assassination in Sarajevo was the most immediate cause of World War I.
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (180) | 2^2 × 3^2 × 5 · composite (no) |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (186) | 2 × 3 × 31 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 28062026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +23.23° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 8 days |