Historical Events
- Meldrim trestle disaster; freight train derails over Ogeechee River in Georgia causing IPG tanks to explode killing 23
- Philadelphia Phillies' Wally Post is only outfielder to throw out 2 runners in an inning twice, in a 6-0 loss to Giants at Seals Stadium, San Francisco, California
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Fraser, Canadian playwright and screenwriter ( Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love), born in Edmonton, Alberta
About June 28, 1959
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 64 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
- #1 Song: Dream Lover - Bobby Darin