In History, Today on May 28

The Spanish Armada, a fleet of 130 ships, sets sail from Lisbon, Portugal, under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia, with the intention of invading England.

The Battle of Jumonville Glen occurs, marking the beginning of the French and Indian War. It was a skirmish between British colonial forces led by George Washington and French troops.

The Indian Removal Act is signed into law by President Andrew Jackson, authorizing the forced relocation of Native American tribes living east of the Mississippi River to lands west of the river.

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, is opened to vehicular traffic. It was the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world at the time.

Belgian King Leopold III surrenders to German forces during World War II, leading to the occupation of Belgium.

The women of Greece are granted the right to vote in national elections, marking a significant step in the country's progress towards gender equality.

Amnesty International, a non-governmental organization focused on human rights, is founded in London by lawyer Peter Benenson.

The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Southgate, Kentucky, kills 165 people. It is one of the deadliest nightclub fires in U.S. history.

Mathias Rust, a West German aviator, illegally lands a private plane near Red Square in Moscow, raising questions about Soviet air defense capabilities.

NATO and Russia sign the Rome Declaration, establishing the NATO-Russia Council to foster cooperation and dialogue between the two entities.

Nepal abolishes its monarchy and becomes a federal democratic republic, ending 240 years of royal rule.

The first meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors takes place in Busan, South Korea, focusing on global economic recovery and financial reform.

The FIFA corruption scandal saw the arrest of several FIFA officials in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of a U.S. investigation into corruption within the organization.

Harambe, a 17-year-old gorilla, is shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo after a child falls into his enclosure, sparking global debate on zoo safety and animal rights.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches RISAT-2B, an advanced radar imaging satellite, to enhance India's surveillance capabilities.