June 28
June 28 is the 180th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 186 days remain until the year's end. It falls in summer (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Cancer.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On June 28 the Sun's declination is approximately +23.2°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a June 28.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
No widely-observed holidays catalogued for this day in our base set. See the external almanacs above for region-specific observances.
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
- 1838 — The coronation of Queen Victoria took place at Westminster Abbey. ↗(188 years ago)
- 1914 — Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated in Sarajevo, sparking World War I. ↗(112 years ago)
- 1919 — The Treaty of Versailles was signed in France, ending World War I. ↗(107 years ago)
- 1969 — The Stonewall riots began in New York City, marking a turning point in the gay-rights movement. ↗(57 years ago)
Notable births
Notable deaths
- 1914 — Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. ↗(112 years ago)
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (180) | 2^2 × 3^2 × 5 · composite (no) |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (186) | 2 × 3 × 31 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 28062026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +23.23° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 8 days |