2005 - Canada legalizes same-sex marriage.
1956 - The first atomic reactor, built for private research, operates in Chicago, Illinois.
1917 - Raggedy Ann doll first sold in stores
1859 - The first conformation dog show is held in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
1820 - Tomato proven to be nonpoisonous
This Day In Business
1965 - The first commercial communications satellite, named Intelsat 1, goes live - paving the way for Satellite television.
1990 - Susan Lucci (of All My Children) loses Emmy Daytime Award for eleventh time.
1950 - Battle of Seoul: North Korea captures the Capital of South Korea, Seoul.
1997 - During a boxing match, Mike Tyson bites off a piece of Evander Holyfield's Ear.
June 28th Holiday
Soviet Occupation Day (Moldova) - Controversial observance that members the Soviet occupation of Moldova on June 28, 1940.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She has claimed to be a big fan of the shows Gossip Girl, House, and The Office. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the June 28 Birthday Horoscope.
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