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Thursday, 28 May 2026

Day 148 of 2026 · 217 days remaining in the year · Week 22

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3 Births

3 Events

6 Total entries

★ Born on this day 3 entries

1886

Jim Thorpe

US 140 yrs ago

1908

The name is Flemming, Ian Fleming. Gave James Bond a job.

US 118 yrs ago

1944

Gladys Knight, singer.

US Arts & Culture 82 yrs ago

1742

First indoor swimming pool opens at Goodman's Fields, London.

GB 284 yrs ago

1926

United States Customs Court created by Congress.

US Politics & Government 100 yrs ago

1939

First "BATMAN" comic book is introduced, by Bob Kane.

US 87 yrs ago