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.

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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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