Home Calendar Holidays Fun 28 May Show Hamburger Day is on May 28. It is a made-up holiday devoted to the humble, but delicious hamburger. Read more See all Fun Holidays 28 May 2022 – Other Holidays this dayCreate Calendar with HolidaysAdvertisingOther Fun Holidays around 28 MayCelebrate the Lindy Hop, a style of dance that originated in New York City in the 1920s. Sunscreen Day on May 27 is an unofficial holiday that promotes the use of sunscreen and encourages people to learn more about its benefits. The made-up holiday encourages people to put a pillow on their fridge to bring good luck. My Bucket’s Got A Hole in It Day is a holiday dedicated to buckets with holes.
American poet and memoirist Maya Angelou—whose several volumes of autobiography explore the themes of economic, racial, and sexual oppression—died at age 86. Take our quiz about famous writers PRNewsFoto/XM Satellite Radio/AP Images
The Dionne quintuplets, the first set of documented quintuplets to survive, were born near Callander, Ontario, Canada, to Oliva and Elzire Dionne. UPI—Bettmann/Corbis
American athlete Jim Thorpe, one of the most-accomplished all-around athletes in history, was born. Take our quiz about great athletes Harris & Ewing, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (reproduction no. LC-DIG-hec-13257)
Napoleon proclaimed the establishment of the French Empire. How much do you know about Napoleon? © Photos.com/Jupiterimages
The Federalist papers—a series of 85 essays on the proposed new U.S. Constitution and on the nature of republican government, written in 1787–88 by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay—were published in book form. Take our quiz about early America National Archives, Washington, D.C.
George I, the elector of Hanover (1698–1727) and the first Hanoverian king of Great Britain (1714–27), was born in Osnabrück, Germany. Test your knowledge of English kings Courtesy of The National Portrait Gallery, London
Crusader 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. Take our quiz about the Crusades By permission of the British Library
National Hamburger Day on May 28th wraps up National Burger Month and also ushers in summer grilling season.
On May 28th, National Brisket Day celebrates one of the nine primal cuts of beef. Enjoy this cut of beef a variety of ways, but be sure to cook it slow & long. May 28th is the 148th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper was put back on display in Milan, Italy after its restoration; 15 west African countries created the Economic Community of West African States through the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, and German automobile company Volkswagon was founded. Famous May 28th birthdays include singers Kylie Minogue and Gladys Knight. Today is Memorial Day and National Hamburger Day. We have 19 holidays listed for May 28.
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Brisket is good for so much more than just barbecue or corned beef.
The hamburger is a classic staple of western culture.
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Amnesty International implements initiatives to free wrongfully imprisoned people, and convicted offenders, and combat abuse.
Get your blue, green, and red flags ready to observe the Independence Day of Azerbaijan!
On International Burger Day eat a few, create more, and focus on this glorious meal.
Globally, women and organizations mark the day to raise awareness about women’s health and rights.
Let’s appreciate and celebrate the efforts of the iron lady, Julia Pierpont, for her altruism.
Find out why this day is important in the history of this populous African nation.
Honor the memory of the revolutionaries and keep the flag of the Philippines always flying high.
All the love in the world for Jake. We have stories and ways to show it.
Pentecost marks the beginning of the Christian church’s mission into the world.
Slugs Return From Capistrano Day is observed on May 28 to show appreciation for slugs.
It is Whit Sunday, the day to commemorate the establishment of the Church.
Whooping Crane Day is a day to create awareness and campaign against this bird’s extinction.
Learn more about world hunger and what you can do to contribute to the collective fight.
World Hunger Day is a day to save people from starvation. Observe it with us today!
Make your cocktail as funky and fruity as you like — it’s World Passion Fruit Martini Day. May 28 is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 217 days remain until the end of the year.
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