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Sunday, 28 June 2026

2006

The Republic of Montenegro is admitted as the 192nd Member of the United Nations by General Assembly.

2005

War in Afghanistan: Three U.S. Navy SEALs and 16 American Special Operations Forces soldiers are killed during Operation Red Wing, a failed counter-insurgent mission in Kunar province, Afghanistan.

2004

Sovereign power is handed to the interim government of Iraq by the Coalition Provisional Authority, ending the U.S.-led rule of that nation.

1997

Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield II – Tyson is disqualified in the 3rd round for biting a piece off Holyfield's ear.

1996

The Constitution of Ukraine is signed into law.

1994

Members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult release sarin gas in Matsumoto, Japan; 7 persons are killed, 660 injured.

1992

The Constitution of Estonia is signed into law.

1990

Paperback Software International Ltd. is found liable by a U.S. court for copyright violation for copying the appearance and menu system of Lotus 1-2-3 in its competing spreadsheet program.

1983

The Mianus River Bridge collapses over the Mianus River in Connecticut, killing 3 drivers in their vehicles.

1981

A powerful bomb explodes in Tehran, killing 73 officials of Islamic Republic Party.

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