Birthdays occurring on June, 28

1712

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born on June 28, 1712 French philosopher and writer whose novels inspired the leaders of the French Revolution, 1712-1778 God made me and broke the mold. More quotations from Jean-Jacques Rousseau

1824

Paul Broca was born on June 28, 1824 The least questioned assumptions are often the most questionable More quotations from Paul Broca

1844

John Boyle O'Reilly was born on June 28, 1844 Irish poet, novelist and editor. 1844-1890 Too late we learn, a man must hold his friend, Unjudged, accepted, trusted to the end More quotations from John Boyle O'Reilly

1867

Luigi Pirandello was born on June 28, 1867 Italian short-story playwright, writer, dramatist and novelist, who became famous as an innovator in modern drama with his creation of the “theater within the theater” in the 1920s, 1867-1936 Whatever is a reality today, whatever you touch and believe in and that seems real for you today, is going to be - like the reality of yesterday - an illusion tomorrow. More quotations from Luigi Pirandello

1873

Alexis Carrel was born on June 28, 1873 The most efficient way to live reasonably is every morning to make a plan of one's day and every night to examine the results obtained. More quotations from Alexis Carrel

Deaths occurring on June, 28

1836

James Madison died on June 28, 1836 American 4th US president (1809-17), and one of the founding fathers of his country. 1751-1836 In no instance have . . . the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people. More quotations from James Madison

1889

Maria Mitchell died on June 28, 1889 American first professional woman astronomer in the United States. 1818-1889 Study as if you were going to live forever; live as if you were going to die tomorrow. More quotations from Maria Mitchell