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Historical events & facts — May 28
What happened on May 28?
On May 28, 1918, the Democratic Republic of Armenia declared independence from the Russian Empire, following the fall of Tsarism, becoming the first independent Armenian republic in modern history. The state survived only two years before being absorbed by the USSR in 1920. Armenia regained independence in 1991 following the Soviet dissolution. May 28 is celebrated as Republic Day in Armenia.
On May 28, 1998, Camp Nou in Barcelona hosted the UEFA Champions League final, in which Borussia Dortmund defeated Juventus 3-1. Goals from Karl-Heinz Riedle (2) and Lars Ricken — with a spectacular shot just 16 seconds after coming on — gave Dortmund their first European title. The occasion remains one of the competition's memorable finals.
On May 28, 1738, Pope Clement XII issued the bull In Eminenti — the first official papal condemnation of Freemasonry — forbidding Catholics from joining Masonic lodges under pain of excommunication. The condemnation, reiterated by several subsequent popes, reflects the conflict between the Catholic Church and the Enlightenment ideals of liberty and equality promoted by Masonic lodges in the eighteenth century.
Notable birthdays — May 28
Famous people born on May 28
Rachel Kempson
Rachel, Lady Redgrave, known primarily by her birth name, Rachel Kempson, was an English actress. She married Michael Redgrave, and was the matriarch of the famous acting dynasty.
Heinz G. Konsalik
Heinz G. Konsalik was a German novelist. Konsalik was his mother's maiden name.
Gordon Willis
Gordon Hugh Willis Jr., ASC was an American cinematographer and film director, known for his influential work during the American New Wave of the 1970s, collaborating with directors like Woody Allen and Alan J. Pakula, as well as working with Francis Ford Coppola on the Godfather trilogy.
Sondra Locke
Sandra Louise Anderson, professionally known as Sondra Locke, was an American actress and director.
Jean Perrault
Jean Perrault, is a Canadian politician, who served as mayor of Sherbrooke, Quebec from 1994 to 2009, and as president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
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