Famous Birthdays
- Paul Pelliot, French Sinologist and Orientalist best known for his explorations of Central Asia and his rediscovery of many important Chinese texts among the Dunhuang manuscripts, born in Paris (d. 1945)
Famous Deaths
John Russell (1792-1878)
1st Earl Russell, British Prime Minister (Whig: 1846-52 and 1865-66), dies at 85
Died in 1878 1878 Highlights
About May 28, 1878
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
