In History, Today on June 28

The Battle of Kosovo took place between the Serbian army led by Prince Lazar and the Ottoman Empire led by Sultan Murad I. This battle was significant in the history of the Balkans and marked the beginning of Ottoman dominance in the region.

Charles V was elected Holy Roman Emperor, marking the beginning of his reign over a vast empire that included territories in Europe and the Americas.

Queen Victoria was crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, beginning her reign as the monarch of the United Kingdom, which would last until 1901.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie were assassinated in Sarajevo, an event that precipitated the outbreak of World War I.

The Treaty of Versailles was signed, officially ending World War I and imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.

The Chinese Communist Party was founded in Shanghai, marking the beginning of a significant political movement that would eventually lead to the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

The Irish Civil War began, a conflict between supporters of the Anglo-Irish Treaty and its opponents, which lasted until 1923.

Mercedes-Benz was formed with the merger of Karl Benz's and Gottlieb Daimler's companies. This merger created one of the most renowned automobile manufacturers in the world.

North Korean forces captured Seoul, the capital of South Korea, during the early stages of the Korean War. This conflict was a significant event in the Cold War, involving major powers such as the United States, China, and the Soviet Union.

The Stonewall riots began in New York City, marking a pivotal event in the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the United States.

The United States formally transferred sovereignty to the Iraqi interim government, marking the end of the Coalition Provisional Authority's administration in Iraq.

The United States Supreme Court ruled in the case of McCreary County v. American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky that the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools and courthouses violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

The bald eagle was removed from the U.S. list of endangered and threatened species, marking a significant recovery of the species.

A military coup in Honduras ousted President Manuel Zelaya, leading to international condemnation and a political crisis.

A terrorist attack occurred at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, resulting in 45 deaths and over 230 injuries. The attack was attributed to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

A mass shooting took place at the Capital Gazette newspaper offices in Annapolis, Maryland, resulting in the deaths of five employees. The attack was one of the deadliest against journalists in U.S. history.