May 28th celebrates Brisket Day and Hamburger Day.
Welcome to the 148th day of the year! We’re gradually getting through the year, but we still have another 217 days until we reach the new year.
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 interesting facts about May 28th in history!
What Events Happened On May 28 In History?
2016 Harambe the Gorilla was shot to death inside his enclosure in the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
2003 The first-ever cloned horse was born in a natural delivery.
1956 Eisenhower signed a farm bill that allowed the government to store agricultural surplus.
1952 The women of Greece were given the right to vote.
1937 The German automobile manufacturer, Volkswagen, was founded.
1936 Alan Turing submitted his paper “On Computable Numbers” for publication, in which he set out the hypothetical basis for modern computers.
1934 The Dionne quintuplets were born to Oliva and Elzire Dionne, who later became the first quintuplets to survive infancy.
1929 The first all-color and all-talking picture, “On With the Show,” was released.
1892 The Sierra Club was formed.
1863 The second black regiment (54 Mass) left Boston to fight in US Civil War.
1830 US President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act.
1431 Joan of Arc was accused of reverting into heresy by donning male clothing again.
Famous People Born On May 28
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
1994 Alec Benjamin
American Singer
- Age:
- 28 years old
- Born In:
- Arizona, USA
1978 Jake Johnson
American Actor
- Age:
- 44 years old
- Born In:
- Illinois, USA
1985 Colbie Caillat
American Singer
- Age:
- 37 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
Special Holidays On May 28
If you’re looking for something to do today, maybe these special holidays might just help to cure your boredom!
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!
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!
May 28 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
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.
