Famous people born on June 28 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is June 28, you share it with King Henry VIII, Mel Brooks, John Elway — and you were born under Cancer, the sign of the caring, intuitive, and fiercely protective of loved ones.
Birthday basics for June 28
Cancer ♋
Zodiac sign
Pearl
Birthstone
Rose
Birth flower
179th
Day of the year
June 28 is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years), with 186 days still to come.
Famous people born on June 28
King Henry VIII — King of England who founded the Church of England (born 1491).
Mel Brooks — American comedy director, actor, and screenwriter (born 1926).
John Elway — American Hall of Fame quarterback for the Denver Broncos (born 1960).
Also sharing the day:
Peter Paul Rubens (b. 1577) — Flemish Baroque master famous for his grand, dramatic paintings.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (b. 1712) — Genevan philosopher whose ideas helped inspire the French Revolution.
Kathy Bates (b. 1948) — American actress who won an Oscar for her chilling role in Misery.
June 28 in history
1894 — Labor Day became an official United States holiday.
1919 — The Treaty of Versailles was signed, formally ending World War I.
1969 — The Stonewall uprising began in New York City, a landmark moment for LGBTQ rights.
1846 — Adolphe Sax was granted the patent for his new musical invention, the saxophone.
1926 — Daimler and Benz merged, creating the company behind Mercedes-Benz automobiles.
2007 — The bald eagle was removed from the U.S. endangered and threatened species list.
June 28 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is June 28?
Anyone born on June 28 is a Cancer — caring, intuitive, and fiercely protective of loved ones.
What is the birthstone for June 28?
The birthstone for a June 28 birthday is Pearl, and the birth flower is the Rose.
Who is the most famous person born on June 28?
King Henry VIII is among the best known — King of England who founded the Church of England (born 1491).
What happened on June 28?
In 1894, Labor Day became an official United States holiday.
What day of the year is June 28?
June 28 is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years), with 186 days still to come.
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