What Happened on May 28?
May 28 is National Hamburger Day — and the date Chrysler expanded by acquiring Dodge in 1928, Peter Benenson launched Amnesty International in 1961, and the Dionne quintuplets were born in 1934.
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1918 — The First Republic of Armenia declares independence
On May 28, 1918, Armenian leaders declared an independent republic after the collapse of the Russian Empire — a brief statehood amid World War I upheaval. Read the full story →
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1928 — Chrysler Corporation acquires the Dodge Brothers Company
On May 28, 1928, Walter P. Chrysler's growing auto empire purchased Dodge Brothers — combining two major American carmakers into an industry powerhouse. Read the full story →
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1934 — The Dionne quintuplets become the first surviving identical quintuplets
On May 28, 1934, five identical sisters — Annette, Cécile, Yvonne, Marie, and Émilie Dionne — were born near Callander, Ontario, becoming a worldwide medical sensation. Read the full story →
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1961 — Peter Benenson's article launches Amnesty International
On May 28, 1961, British lawyer Peter Benenson published 'The Forgotten Prisoners' in The Observer — sparking the global human-rights movement Amnesty International. Read the full story →
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1966 — India's political transition paves the way for Indira Gandhi's leadership
In 1966 Indira Gandhi became India's first female prime minister — though she was sworn in January 24, May 28 marks her early months consolidating power after Lal Bahadur Shastri's death. Read the full story →
Famous birthdays
Ian Fleming (1908–1964) · Gladys Knight (1944) · Carey Mulligan (1985) · Rudolph Giuliani (1944)
Days & observances
National Hamburger Day · National Brisket Day · Amnesty International Day · National Road Trip Day