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Sunday, 28 June 2026

Day 179 of 2026  ·  186 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 26
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★ Born on this day 5 entries

1577
Peter Paul Rubens, flemish baroque painter.
US Arts & Culture 449 yrs ago
1712
Jean Jacques Rousseau, social contractor.
US Arts & Culture 314 yrs ago
1902
Richard Rogers, composer of "South Pacific" & "Oklahoma".
US Arts & Culture 124 yrs ago
1926
Mel Brooks, comedian, actor, director, producer.
US Arts & Culture 100 yrs ago
1946
Gilda Radner, actress, comedienne.
US Arts & Culture 80 yrs ago

► Events on this day 4 entries

1820
The tomato is proved to be nonpoisonous.
US 206 yrs ago
1918
In Hawaii, the first inter-island flight.
US Geography & Exploration 108 yrs ago
1919
The Treaty of Versailles, ending World War I, is signed.
US Politics & Government 107 yrs ago
1951
The "Amos & Andy" show premiers on CBS television.
US Media & Broadcasting 75 yrs ago