Historical Events
- Arms Trial Begins: several men are charged in a Dublin court with conspiracy to illegally import arms for use by the Irish Republican Army (IRA)
- The formerly united Free University of Brussels officially splits into two separate entities, the French-speaking Université Libre de Bruxelles and the Dutch-speaking Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
Famous Birthdays
- Glenn Quinn, Irish actor (d. 2002)
- Ian Cashmore, English actor and paranormal investigator
- Jason Belser, NFL cornerback (Indianapolis Colts)
1970 Highlights
About May 28, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Everything Is Beautiful - Ray Stevens
- #1 Song: Back Home - England World Cup Squad