June 28

    What happened on June 28 in history

    4 events fall on June 28, from 1519 to 1969. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on June 28

    1. 1519

      Charles V is elected emperor

      The Habsburg king of Spain is chosen Holy Roman Emperor.

      Read about Cortés Arrives in TenochtitlanPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1914

      Franz Ferdinand is assassinated

      The archduke is shot in Sarajevo, setting off the July crisis.

      Read about RMS Titanic SinkingPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1919

      The Treaty of Versailles is signed

      Peace terms are signed in the Hall of Mirrors, five years to the day later.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1969

      The Stonewall riots begin

      A police raid on a Greenwich Village bar sparks days of resistance.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

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