May 28th celebrates Brisket Day and Hamburger Day.
Welcome to the 149th day of the year! We’re gradually getting through the year, but we still have another 217 days left in 2024.
Hold on tight as we look at what really made May 28 a special day in history. We’ve got details on war, TV, extraordinary people, politics, animals and more.
Did you know that on this day in 1952, Greece women were given the legal right to vote and run for office? The following January, Eleni Skoura became the first female member of parliament.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about May 28th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on May 28 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2016
Harambe the Gorilla was shot to death inside his enclosure in the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Harambe was relaxing inside the Gorilla World habitat when a three-year-old boy managed to climb into the enclosure and fell into the moat. Although it appeared that Harambe was protecting the boy and saving it from drowning, zoo officials decided to shoot Harambe as they feared he might accidentally kill the child.
2003
The first-ever cloned horse was born in a natural delivery.
Additionally, it was the first cloned mammal born to its genetic mother. The foal was named Prometea, and it was created in a lab by fusing an adult skin cell and an empty egg then returning the resulting embryo to the female’s womb after a few days.
1964
NASA tested the Saturn I launch vehicle with a boilerplate Apollo spacecraft for the first time.
The mission, AS-101, was the sixth launch of the Saturn I launch vehicle. The boilerplate spacecraft was essentially an empty shell in the shape of an Apollo Command and Service Module with an approximate weight of the actual spacecraft. The mission was to examine the rocket’s ability to bring a spacecraft to orbit. It was a complete success, completing 54 orbits before returning to Earth.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Colbie Caillat? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1999
Cameron Boyce
American
Actor
Died On:
Jul 6, 2019 (Age 20)
Born In:
California, USA
1978
Jake Johnson
American
Actor
Age:
45 years old
Born In:
Illinois, USA
1985
Colbie Caillat
American
Singer
Age:
38 years old
Born In:
California, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, May 28th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1928
2014
Maya Angelou
American
Memoirist
1928
2014
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou was an American memoirist born on April 4, 1928. She died on this day in 2014, at age 86 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
Died On:
May 28, 2014 (Age 86)
Died In:
North Carolina, USA
1948
1998
Phil Hartman
Canadian-American
Actor
1948
1998
Phil Hartman
Phil Hartman was a Canadian-American actor born on September 24, 1948. He died on this day in 1998, at age 49 in Encino, California, USA.
Died On:
May 28, 1998 (Age 49)
Died In:
California, USA
Special Holidays
If you’re looking for something to do today, maybe these special holidays might just help to cure your boredom!
National Hamburger Day
The humble hamburger was invented back in the 19th century and has lit up our faces with every bite since! Today on Hamburger Day, so honor this culinary masterpiece by making it your goal to eat at least one hamburger; it’s a great excuse after all!
National Brisket Day
There are nine prime cuts of beef used for cooking, and one of the best is the brisket. Today is Brisket Day, so why not celebrate by cooking brisket. If done correctly, it’ll be full of flavor and super juicy and tender!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Dogs can be allergic to humans – specifically, their dander. While being treated for this allergy, it can take up to 12 months for a dog to recover.
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on this day share the Gemini star sign.
Geminis, being represented by the twins, are very social and like to form connections through communication, debate, and questions. They often have different friend groups and enjoy bringing people together.
People born during May have the Emerald birthstone. The emerald symbolizes rebirth and is believed to grant the owner good fortune and youth. This beautiful green gem is also known to bring loyalty to the wearer.
If you were born on May 28, your estimated date of conception would be September 4 in the previous year.
The due date for a baby conceived on May 28, 2024, is around February 18, 2025.
