📅 Today in HistoryJune 28

1098

Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul at the battle of Antioch.

Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul at the battle of Antioch.
1360

Muhammed VI becomes the tenth Nasrid king of Granada after killing his brother-in-law Ismail II.

1461

Edward, Earl of March, is crowned King Edward IV of England.

Edward, Earl of March, is crowned King Edward IV of England.
1495

A French force heavily defeats a much larger Neapolitan and Spanish army at the battle of Seminara, leading to the creation of the Tercios by Gonzalo de Córdoba.

A French force heavily defeats a much larger Neapolitan and Spanish army at the battle of Seminara, leading to the creation of the Tercios by Gonzalo de Córdoba.
1519

Charles V is elected Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.

Charles V is elected Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
1575

Sengoku period of Japan: The combined forces of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu are victorious in the Battle of Nagashino.

Sengoku period of Japan: The combined forces of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu are victorious in the Battle of Nagashino.
1635

Guadeloupe becomes a French colony.

Guadeloupe becomes a French colony.
1651

The Battle of Berestechko between Poland and Ukraine starts.

The Battle of Berestechko between Poland and Ukraine starts.
1745

A New England colonial army captures the French fortifications at Louisbourg (New Style).

A New England colonial army captures the French fortifications at Louisbourg (New Style).
1776

American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day.

American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Sullivan's Island ends with the American victory, leading to the commemoration of Carolina Day.
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