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Sunday, 28 June 2026

Day 179 of 2026  ·  186 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 26
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Births (6) Deaths (0) Events (5) Reminders (0)
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Arts & Culture Geography & Exploration Media & Broadcasting Miscellaneous Politics & Government
6 Births
5 Events
11 Total entries

★ Born on this day 6 entries

1491
Henry VIII of England. Don't lose your head over him.
GB 535 yrs ago
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 5 entries

1820
The tomato is proved to be nonpoisonous.
US 206 yrs ago
1859
The first dog show is held, at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England.
GB Media & Broadcasting 167 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