1982⚡ Event
Falklands War nuclear weapons decision
The British War Cabinet ordered that nuclear depth bombs on British ships return home during the Falklands War.
warpolitics
What Happened on May 28?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for May 28 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on May 28(4)
1987⚡ Event
Mathias Rust lands in Moscow
West German aviator Mathias Rust flew his Cessna 172 through Soviet air defenses, landing near Red Square in Moscow.
politicslaw
2002⚡ Event
Wimbledon F.C. relocation approved
An independent commission voted to allow Wimbledon F.C. to relocate from London to Milton Keynes.
sports
2010⚡ Event
Train derailment in West Bengal, India
A train derailment and collision in West Bengal, India, caused the deaths of at least 148 passengers.
disaster
Birthdays on May 28(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Kim Dahyun
Kim Dahyun is a South Korean rapper and singer.
musicentertainment
1999🎂 Birth
Cameron Boyce
Cameron Boyce, an American actor, was born. He died in 2019.
entertainment
2000🎂 Birth
Risi Pouri-Lane
Risi Pouri-Lane, a New Zealand rugby sevens player, was born.
sports
Deaths on May 28(5)
2018🕊️ Death
Jens Christian Skou
Jens Christian Skou was a Danish medical doctor and Nobel Prize laureate.
sciencemedicine
2023🕊️ Death
David Brewer
David Brewer was an English politician and Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London.
politics
May 28 in History
May 28 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 28
Examples currently recorded for May 28 include Falklands War nuclear weapons decision (1982), Mathias Rust lands in Moscow (1987), Wimbledon F.C. relocation approved (2002). View all events →
Birthdays on May 28
People recorded as born on May 28 include Kim Dahyun, Cameron Boyce, Jodie Burrage. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 28
Remembered figures who died on May 28 include Neale Cooper, Jens Christian Skou, Mark Eaton. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 28?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for May 28: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 28?
- One event currently recorded for May 28 is: Falklands War nuclear weapons decision.
- Who was born on May 28?
- People recorded as born on May 28 include Kim Dahyun, Cameron Boyce, Jodie Burrage.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 28?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for May 28.
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