Events of May 28th Unraveled - Events unfolded on May 28th.
May 28: Historical Highlights, Birthdays, and Anniversaries
On this day in history:
- 2024: Controversy swirled in Georgia as lawmakers, despite mass protests, passed legislation tightening control over non-governmental organizations receiving foreign funding. Critics argued that the measure mirrored Russia's tactics and jeopardized Georgia's European Union prospects.
- 1995: A devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific island of Sakhalin, Russia, claiming at least 1,989 lives.
- 1982: Making history as the first pope to visit the United Kingdom since the Church's split in 1535, Pope John Paul II embarked on a tour of the country.
- 1940: Belgian King Leopold III surrendered his country to German troops.
- 1830: The Indian Removal Act, which authorized the forced relocation of Native American tribes from east of the Mississippi River, was signed by U.S. President Andrew Jackson.
Birthdays:
- Michael Thalheimer (1965), German actor and director, known for his work at the Berliner Ensemble and the Burgtheater in Vienna
- Carey Mulligan (1985), acclaimed British actress who rose to fame with roles in "The Great Gatsby" and "Promising Young Woman"
- Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (1925), influential German opera and lieder singer (lyric baritone), who passed away in 2012
- Heinz Reincke (1925), German-Austrian actor memorably featured in the TV series "Der Landarzt" and "Heimatgeschichten," who passed away in 2011
Notable deaths on this day:
- Jörg Immendorff (2007), German painter and sculptor, best known for his Café Deutschland series.
In other historical notes, today marks the Battle of Jumonville Glen in the French and Indian War, the end of the Guadeloupe Slave Rebellion, and the Fall of the Paris Commune, among other significant events. For environmental enthusiasts, May 28 is also celebrated as the founding day of the Sierra Club by John Muir in 1892.
The Community policy discussion in Georgia's parliament concerning foreign funding for NGOs was reminiscent of the political tactics used in Russia, potentially impeding Georgia's progress towards the European Union.
May 28 is a significant date in education and self-development, as it marks the birth of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, a renowned German singer, and Carey Mulligan, an acclaimed British actress.
General news outlets may also cover stories related to crime and justice, as May 28 is marked by the anniversary of important events such as the Battle of Jumonville Glen and the Fall of the Paris Commune.
