1360day.year
Muhammed VI becomes the tenth Nasrid king of Granada after killing his brother-in-law Ismail II.
Muhammed VI ascends to the throne of Granada after the assassination of his brother-in-law Ismail II.
In 1360, a dynastic struggle erupted in the Nasrid kingdom of Granada.
Muhammed VI orchestrated the assassination of his brother-in-law, Sultan Ismail II, to claim the throne.
After eliminating his rival, he assumed power as the tenth Nasrid king amid political turmoil.
His ascension intensified factional conflict and drew attention from Christian kingdoms to the north.
Despite internal unrest, he sought to strengthen Granada’s defenses and administration.
His reign foreshadowed the final decades of the Nasrid dynasty leading to the fall of Granada in 1492.
1360
Muhammed VI
Nasrid
Granada
Ismail II
1461day.year
Edward, Earl of March, is crowned King Edward IV of England.
Edward, Earl of March, is crowned as King Edward IV, inaugurating Yorkist rule in England.
On June 28, 1461, Edward of York was crowned King Edward IV at Westminster Abbey.
His ascent followed the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Towton during the Wars of the Roses.
As Earl of March, Edward had secured the crown through force and political maneuvering.
His reign focused on restoring stability to England after years of civil war.
Edward IV implemented administrative reforms and fostered trade and commerce.
His rule laid the groundwork for a more consolidated monarchy and future Tudor claims.
1461
Edward IV of England
1519day.year
Charles V is elected Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
Charles V is elected Holy Roman Emperor, beginning his rule over a vast European realm.
In 1519, Charles I of Spain secured election as Holy Roman Emperor, taking the title Charles V.
At just 19 years old, he overcame rival candidates including Francis I of France.
His vast Habsburg inheritance spanned Spain, Austria, and territories in the Americas.
As Emperor, he faced the rising challenge of the Protestant Reformation.
Charles V’s reign united diverse European realms under Habsburg leadership.
He left a lasting legacy on European politics and imperial governance.
1519
Charles V
Holy Roman Empire
1635day.year
Guadeloupe becomes a French colony.
France declares Guadeloupe a colony, establishing its foothold in the Caribbean.
On June 28, 1635, France formally declared Guadeloupe a colony in the Caribbean.
Colonists led by the Compagnie des Îles d'Amérique established sugarcane plantations and Fort Saint-Pierre.
The island became a key source of sugar, fueled by the labor of enslaved Africans.
Guadeloupe’s colonization reflected European mercantilist ambitions in the New World.
Its economy shaped transatlantic trade routes and colonial rivalries for decades.
Today, Guadeloupe remains an overseas region of France, rich in cultural fusion.
1635
Guadeloupe
1776day.year
American Revolutionary War: Thomas Hickey, Continental Army private and bodyguard to General George Washington, is hanged for mutiny and sedition.
On June 28, 1776, Private Thomas Hickey - George Washington's bodyguard in the Continental Army - was hanged for mutiny and sedition.
Thomas Hickey was a Continental Army private assigned to protect General George Washington during the early days of the American Revolutionary War. Accused of conspiring to undermine military authority and plotting against Washington, he was arrested and subjected to a military trial. The charges of mutiny and sedition led to his conviction, making him one of the first soldiers executed by the Continental Army. His hanging served as a stern warning against insubordination amid the fragile revolutionary forces. The incident underscored the challenges of maintaining discipline within the new army and set a precedent for military justice during the war.
Thomas Hickey
Continental Army
George Washington
mutiny
sedition
1797day.year
French troops disembark in Corfu, beginning the French rule in the Ionian Islands.
French forces landed on Corfu on June 28, 1797, inaugurating the island’s period under French administration in the Ionian Islands.
In the aftermath of the Treaty of Campo Formio, which ceded the Venetian territories to France, French troops landed on the island of Corfu in the Ionian archipelago. The occupation marked the start of a decade-long French administration, bringing revolutionary reforms to the region. Under French rule, local governance structures were reorganized, and the Napoleonic code was introduced. The new regime also impacted trade and cultural life on the islands. Yet, the occupation faced opposition from local nobles and foreign powers. This period laid the groundwork for subsequent shifts in control among the French, Russians, and British in the Ionian Islands.
1797
Corfu
French rule in the Ionian Islands
1838day.year
Coronation of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
Queen Victoria was crowned as the monarch of the United Kingdom on June 28, 1838, beginning a reign that would define an era.
At Westminster Abbey on June 28, 1838, 18-year-old Victoria was solemnly crowned Queen of the United Kingdom. The ceremony followed her accession to the throne upon the death of her uncle, William IV. Adorned in a resplendent robe and holding the sceptre and orb, she took an oath to govern according to the laws and customs of her realms. The coronation attracted dignitaries and nobles from across Europe, showcasing the British Empire’s stature. Victoria’s reign, later known as the Victorian era, would witness significant industrial, cultural, and political changes. Her long rule left an indelible mark on British history and global developments.
1838
Coronation of Queen Victoria
United Kingdom
1870day.year
The US Congress establishes the first federal holidays (New Year Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).
On June 28, 1870, the US Congress designated New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas as the nation’s first federal holidays.
Seeking to standardize national observances, Congress passed legislation recognizing four holidays with paid federal employee leave. New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day became the first days officially set aside by the federal government. This act reflected the growing role of federal authority in civic life following the Civil War. It established a precedent for future holiday designations and uniform commemoration across states. The move also acknowledged the importance of national unity and shared cultural traditions. Over time, additional holidays were added, shaping the modern American calendar and public rhythms.
1870
1881day.year
The Austro–Serbian Alliance of 1881 is secretly signed.
Austria-Hungary and Serbia forge a secret mutual defense pact in 1881, deepening Balkan alliances.
In the aftermath of the 1878 Congress of Berlin, Austria-Hungary sought to solidify its influence in the Balkans.
The Austro–Serbian Alliance was negotiated in secrecy to provide mutual defense and diplomatic support.
The treaty obligated Austria-Hungary to raise the Serbian question at the next Congress of Berlin while Serbia promised neutrality if Russia attacked.
Its clandestine nature reflected the intricate balance of power in Europe and foreshadowed future alliances.
The pact influenced Balkan politics and set a precedent for the network of secret treaties that preceded World War I.
1881
Austro–Serbian Alliance of 1881
1882day.year
The Anglo-French Convention of 1882 marks the territorial boundaries between Guinea and Sierra Leone.
Britain and France agree on colonial borders between Guinea and Sierra Leone through the Anglo-French Convention of 1882.
Amid the Scramble for Africa, Britain and France negotiated boundaries for their West African territories.
The Anglo-French Convention of 1882 established a clear demarcation line between Guinea (French) and Sierra Leone (British).
The agreement helped prevent military clashes and clarified colonial administration responsibilities.
Survey teams were dispatched to map the frontier, impacting local communities and future national borders.
Its provisions laid the groundwork for modern boundaries in the region, many of which persist today.
1882
Anglo-French Convention of 1882
Guinea
Sierra Leone
1895day.year
The United States Court of Private Land Claims rules James Reavis's claim to Barony of Arizona is "wholly fictitious and fraudulent."
A U.S. court exposes James Reavis's fraudulent Barony of Arizona land claim as wholly fictitious.
James Reavis, the self-styled 'Baron of Arizona,' claimed vast land holdings allegedly granted by Spanish royalty.
In 1895, the United States Court of Private Land Claims examined his voluminous documents and pedigree evidence.
The court ruled all his claims 'wholly fictitious and fraudulent,' exposing elaborate forgeries.
Reavis’s scheme involved manufactured land grants, false genealogies, and bribed officials.
The verdict protected legitimate landowners and remains a landmark case in American property law.
1895
United States Court of Private Land Claims
James Reavis
1902day.year
The U.S. Congress passes the Spooner Act, authorizing President Theodore Roosevelt to acquire rights from Colombia for the Panama Canal.
President Roosevelt gains authority to acquire land for the Panama Canal under the Spooner Act of 1902.
Seeking a route across Central America, President Roosevelt backed legislation granting him power to pursue a canal zone.
The Spooner Act, passed by Congress on June 28, 1902, authorized purchase of French canal interests and negotiations with Colombia.
It built upon earlier efforts under President McKinley and aimed to secure U.S. strategic and commercial objectives.
When Colombia refused to ratify a treaty, Roosevelt supported Panama's independence to advance the project.
The act set in motion the construction of the Panama Canal, a feat of engineering that reshaped global trade.
1902
U.S. Congress
Spooner Act
Theodore Roosevelt
Panama Canal