What Happened on May 28, 1986

Historical Events

  • Democratic Labor Party wins parliamentary election in Barbados
  • White Sox Joe Cowley sets record striking out 1st 7 Rangers he faces

Famous Birthdays

  • Berrick Barnes, Australian rugby union inside back (51 Tests; Queensland Reds, NSW Waratahs), born in Brisbane, Australia
  • Charles N'Zogbia, French footballer
  • Joseph Cross, American actor
  • Michael Oher, American NFL player (Baltimore Ravens, story depicted in "The Blind Side"), born in Memphis, Tennessee
  • Seth Rollins [Colby Lopez], American professional wrestler (WWE), born in Buffalo, Iowa

Famous Deaths

  • Lurene Tuttle, American actress (Father of Bride, Julia), dies at 79
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About May 28, 1986

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston
  • UK #1 Song: The Chicken Song - Spitting Image