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On This Day – June 28 in History

Here are some remarkable events that happened on June 28 throughout history:

🎯 1914 – Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: This pivotal moment in Sarajevo triggered the start of World War I. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie were killed by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb nationalist.

🖋️ 1919 – Treaty of Versailles Signed: Exactly five years after the assassination, the Treaty of Versailles was signed, officially ending World War I and redrawing the map of Europe.

🏳️‍🌈 1969 – Stonewall Riots Begin: A police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City sparked a series of protests that became a catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

🥊 1997 – Mike Tyson Disqualified: In a shocking moment in boxing history, Tyson was disqualified for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear during a heavyweight title match.

🦅 2007 – Bald Eagle Removed from Endangered List: The U.S. celebrated a conservation success as the bald eagle was officially removed from the endangered species list.

And a fun birthday shoutout:

🎉 Mel Brooks (born 1926) – Legendary comedian, writer, and director of classics like The Producers and Young Frankenstein