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Discover what happened on June 28 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Jun 19, 2015 · In 1866, freedmen in Texas organized the first of what became the annual celebration of “Emancipation Day” on June 19. Early commemorates were also called Jubilee Day and Freedom Day.

Oct 27, 2009 · D-Day was the name given to the June 6, 1944, invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by troops from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries …

Dec 16, 2009 · The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—celebrates the birth of American independence from the British Empire. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted …

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Dec 30, 2009 · Father’s Day celebrates dads on the third Sunday in June. Starting in Washington, it became a national holiday in 1972.

Mar 30, 2017 · April Fools’ Day, sometimes called All Fools’ Day, is several centuries old. Its exact origins remain a mystery.

Oct 27, 2009 · Americans reinvented Christmas and changed it from a raucous carnival holiday into a family-centered day of peace and nostalgia. But what about the 1800s piqued American interest in …

Apr 29, 2011 · The History of Mother's Day Find out about the ancient roots and modern history of Mother's Day.