Thursday, May 28, 2020

Historic Events on May 28

CATHOLIC POPE


640- Severinus begins his reign as Catholic Pope ( elected in 638).









CRUSADE RULE



1291- Crusade Rule in the Holy Land came to an end as the mamluks took the city of Acre, the last stronghold of the kingdom of Jerusalem.








BATTLE OF JUMONVILLEE GLEN


1754- Forces led by George Washington kill French Canadian officer Joseph Coulon de Jumonville.










SIERRA CLUB 



1892- Sierra Club formed by Environmental Philosopher Jhon Muir and others in San Francisco, for the conversation of nature.












VOLKSWAGEN



1937- German automobile giant Volkswagen was founded on this day.










EDWARD VIII


1972- Edward VIII, the Emperor of India from January 20 to December 11,1936, died in Paris.












POPE JOHN PAUL II




Pope John Paul II is 1st reigning pope to visit Great Britain.











LEONARDO DA VINCI ' S

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The Last Supper Leonardo da Vinci ' s famous painting The Last supper was put on display after 21 years of restoration work.





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