This Day In History
May 28
Lieutenant Colonel George Washington begins the Seven Years' War First blood of the French and Indian War British soldier George Washington experiences combat for first time African-American regiment departs for combat The Virginian is published U.S. troops score victory at Cantigny Tortilla Flat is published Volkswagen is founded Belgium surrenders unconditionally Baseball owners allow Dodgers and Giants to move Appeal for Amnesty campaign launches Mine explosion kills hundreds in India U.S. troops abandon "Hamburger Hill" Irene Cara has a #1 pop hit with the Flashdance theme The decision in a well-known securities fraud case is upheld Matthias Rust lands his plane in Red Square Ethiopian capital falls to rebels Comic Phil Hartman killed by wife
Lieutenant Colonel George Washington begins the Seven Years' War First blood of the French and Indian War British soldier George Washington experiences combat for first time African-American regiment departs for combat The Virginian is published U.S. troops score victory at Cantigny Tortilla Flat is published Volkswagen is founded Belgium surrenders unconditionally Baseball owners allow Dodgers and Giants to move Appeal for Amnesty campaign launches Mine explosion kills hundreds in India U.S. troops abandon "Hamburger Hill" Irene Cara has a #1 pop hit with the Flashdance theme The decision in a well-known securities fraud case is upheld Matthias Rust lands his plane in Red Square Ethiopian capital falls to rebels Comic Phil Hartman killed by wife
