Today in History-May 28

World Affairs & Politics

Kenya (1963): A turning point in East African history. Jomo Kenyatta was elected Prime Minister of Kenya in 1963, paving the road for the nation’s independence from British rule just months later.

Science & Technology

The Founding of Volkswagen (1937): In Germany, the government founded the company that would produce the “People’s Car,” better known as the Beetle one of the most recognizable designs in automotive history.

Sports

On May 28, 1995, boxing legend Mike Tyson returned to training publicly after years away from professional boxing following imprisonment, setting the stage for one of sport’s biggest comebacks.


Entertainment & Celebrity News

Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue was born on May 28, 1968. She later became one of the world’s most successful female pop stars.

Quote of The Day

“When the missionaries arrived, the Africans had the land and the missionaries had the Bible. They taught us how to pray with our eyes closed. When we opened them, they had the land and we had the Bible.”— Jomo Kenyatta


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