1969⚡ Event
Stonewall Inn raid
Demonstrations by gay and transgender people began on June 28, 1969, in response to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, marking a watershed moment for the gay rights movement.
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What Happened on June 28?
Discover 14 historical moments on June 28 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on June 28(4)
1978⚡ Event
Regents of the University of California v. Bakke
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 28, 1978, barring quota systems in college admissions but upholding affirmative-action programs for minorities.
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1990⚡ Event
Paperback Software copyright infringement
Paperback Software was found guilty of copyright infringement on June 28, 1990, for using Lotus 1-2-3's interface in its own spreadsheet program.
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2016⚡ Event
Atatürk Airport attack
Gunmen attacked Istanbul's Atatürk Airport on June 28, 2016, killing 45 people and injuring more than 230 others.
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Famous Birthdays on June 28(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Markéta Vondroušová
Czech tennis player Markéta Vondroušová was born on June 28, 1999.
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Notable Deaths on June 28(5)
2025🕊️ Death
Aminu Dantata
Aminu Dantata, born in 1931, was a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist.
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June 28 in History
June 28 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1969 to the present day.
Major Events on June 28
Among the most notable events on June 28: Stonewall Inn raid (1969), Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978), Paperback Software copyright infringement (1990). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on June 28
Notable figures born on June 28 include Tadasuke Makino, Markéta Vondroušová, Marta Kostyuk. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on June 28
Remembered figures who died on June 28 include Orlando Cepeda, Audrey Flack, Aminu Dantata. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 28?
- June 28 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on June 28?
- One of the most notable events on June 28 is: Stonewall Inn raid.
- Who was born on June 28?
- Famous figures born on June 28 include Tadasuke Makino, Markéta Vondroušová, Marta Kostyuk.
- How many historical events happened on June 28?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on June 28, spanning centuries of world history.
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