This Day In History

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June 28th

1836
The fourth president of the United States, James Madison, died at Montpelier, his Virginia estate at age 85.

1894
Labor Day became a federal holiday by an act of Congress.

1914
Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife were assassinated, setting off World War I.

1919
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in France, ending World War I.

1971
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the draft evasion conviction of Muhammad Ali.

1996
The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, voted to admit women.

1997
Boxer Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear during their heavyweight title fight, earning a 16-month suspension.

2000
Elian Gonzalez was returned to his father in Cuba.

Birthdays
94 David "Honeyboy" Edwards Blues singer, guitarist
83 Mel Brooks Writer, director
78 Junior Johnson Racecar driver
72 John Byner Comedian, impressionist
64 Dave Knights Rock musician (Procul Harum)
63 Bruce Davison Actor
61 Kathy Bates Actress
55 Alice Krige Actress
49 John Elway Football Hall of Famer
44 Saul Davies Rock musician (James)
44 Jessica Hecht Actress
43 John Cusack Actor
43 Mary Stuart Masterson Actress
42 Gil Bellows Actor ("Ally McBeal")
40 Danielle Brisebois Actress
38 Tichina Arnold Actress ("Everybody Hates Chris")
37 Alessandro Nivola Actor
33 Camille Guaty Actress
32 Mark Stoermer Rock musician (The Killers)
23 Kellie Pickler Country singer ("American Idol")