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What Happened on June 28, 1904

Historical Events

  • International Anti-Military Cooperation (IAMV) forms in Amsterdam
  • SS Norge runs aground and sinks off Rockall, North Atlantic, more than 635 die, largest maritime loss of life until Titanic

Chambers Defends Wimbledon Title

Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Reigning champion Dorothea Chambers beats Charlotte Cooper 6-0, 6-3

Famous Birthdays

  • Włodzimierz Poźniak, Polish composer, born in Kraków, Poland (d. 1967)

About June 28, 1904

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 120 years and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer