May 28

    What happened on May 28 in history

    3 events fall on May 28, from 1588 to 1998. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on May 28

    1. 1588

      The Spanish Armada sails

      One hundred and thirty ships leave Lisbon for the English Channel.

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    2. 1937

      Volkswagen is founded

      The German state company is set up to build a people's car.

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    3. 1998

      Pakistan tests nuclear weapons

      Five underground tests follow India's, weeks earlier.

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