June 28, 1461 - Edward IV is crowned King of England. His wife, Elizabeth Woodville, was crowned in 1465.
June 28, 1491 - The future Henry VIII is born to Henry VII and Elizabeth of York at Greenwich Palace. He was a second son and was never meant to be king.
June 28, 1838 - Queen Victoria is crowned at Westminster Abbey. She was 18 years old.
June 28, 1914 - The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie started World War I.
Monday, June 28, 2010
This Day in History...
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