Archive · 28 Jun 2025
June 28th: Pivotal Historical Events Across Decades
On June 28th, a few important events happened throughout history.
First, in 1914, a man killed an important prince in Sarajevo, which started a huge war called World War I. Five years later, in 1919, everyone signed a paper to end the war.
In 1969, people in a bar in New York City stood up for their rights, starting a movement for LGBTQ rights.
Also, on this day, in 1997, a boxer bit off part of another boxer's ear during a fight.
These are all moments that changed the world in some way.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, triggered World War I.
The assassination was carried out by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb, and ignited a chain of events.
On the same date in 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed, formally ending the war.
The Stonewall Riots occurred on June 28, 1969, which sparked the modern LGBTQ rights movement.
Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear during a boxing match on June 28, 1997.
- Who
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand (assassinated), Gavrilo Princip (assassin), Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield (boxers).
- What
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand leading to WWI, signing of the Treaty of Versailles, Stonewall Riots, and Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield's ear.
- When
- June 28, 1914 (assassination), June 28, 1919 (Treaty), June 28, 1969 (Stonewall), June 28, 1997 (Tyson bite).
- Where
- Sarajevo (assassination), Versailles (Treaty), New York City (Stonewall), Las Vegas (Tyson fight).
- Why
- The assassination sparked WWI due to complex alliances and political tensions. The Treaty ended the war. The Stonewall Riots began due to harassment, and the Tyson incident was a result of frustration during a boxing match.
Bosnian/Croatian Perspective
Serbian Perspective
Princip's Legacy
Bosnian/Croatian Perspective
Gavrilo Princip is seen as an extremist.
Serbian Perspective
Gavrilo Princip is hailed as a hero of national liberation.
- Assassination Date
- June 28, 1914
- Assassin
- Gavrilo Princip
- Treaty of Versailles Date
- June 28, 1919
- Stonewall Riots Date
- June 28, 1969
- Tyson vs Holyfield Date
- June 28, 1997