28 May

Contemporary era

1934

Birth of the Dionne quintuplets

On 28 May 1934, the Dionne quintuplets, the first known to survive, were born in Canada.

Contemporary era

1871

End of the Paris Commune

On 28 May 1871, the Bloody Week that crushed the Paris Commune came to an end.

From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1588

Spanish Armada sets sail

On 28 May 1588, the Spanish Armada set sail to invade England.