On this day: June 28
Mike Tyson Bites Evander Holyfield’s Ear During 1997 Title Bout
At Madison Square Garden on June 28, 1997, heavyweight champion Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear during their WBA title rematch, an assault that led to disqualification, suspension and wide controversy in professional boxing.
Umpire Knocked Unconscious by Bat Thrown in Rage, June 28, 1927
On June 28, 1927, a baseball umpire was struck and knocked unconscious when a player angrily hurled his bat after a disputed call; contemporary reports describe the incident as a violent on-field altercation that drew police attention and prompted discussions about conduct and discipline in the sport.
1932 Sulfanilamide Poisonings Prompt First Documented U.S. Consumer Product Recall
In late June 1932, mass poisonings from an improperly formulated sulfanilamide elixir led to the first widely documented U.S. consumer product recall and spurred legal and regulatory changes to protect the public from toxic products.
Slobodan Milošević Transferred to ICTY in The Hague
On 28 June 2001, former Yugoslav and Serbian leader Slobodan Milošević was extradited from Serbia to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in The Hague to face charges related to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide from the 1990s conflicts.
First Pride March in New York City Marks Stonewall Anniversary, June 28, 1970
On June 28, 1970, thousands took to the streets of New York City for the first Christopher Street Liberation Day march, commemorating the Stonewall uprising and demanding gay rights. The event laid groundwork for annual Pride commemorations worldwide.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Sparks Crisis That Leads to World War I
On 28 June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie were assassinated in Sarajevo, an event that precipitated diplomatic escalations and mobilizations across Europe, ultimately triggering World War I.
Stonewall Riots Spark Modern LGBTQ Rights Movement
In the early hours of June 28, 1969, clashes between police and patrons at Manhattan’s Stonewall Inn set off multi-day demonstrations that marked a turning point for LGBTQ activism in the United States, galvanizing organizations and public protests that followed.