War · May 28, 1754

French and Indian War

Name: French and Indian War
Start: 1754-05-28
Location: North America, United States

272 years ago · North America, United States

272nd anniversary

The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was a conflict in North America between Great Britain and France, along with their respective Indigenous allies.

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The 273rd anniversary falls on May 28, 2027.

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1732–1799

George Washington

George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire.

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b. 1968

Kylie Minogue

Kylie Ann Minogue (born 28 May 1968) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. Frequently referred to as the "Princess of Pop", she has achieved recognition in both the music industry and the fashion world as a major style icon.

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1908–1964

Ian Fleming

Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964) was a British writer best known for his postwar James Bond series of spy novels.

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1912–1990

Patrick White

Patrick Victor Martindale White (28 May 1912 – 30 September 1990) was an Australian novelist and playwright who explored themes of religious experience, personal identity and the conflict between visionary individuals and a materialistic, conformist society. Influenced by the modernism of James Joyce, D. H.

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b. 1971

Marco Rubio

Marco Antonio Rubio ( ROO-bee-oh; born May 28, 1971) is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat serving as the 72nd United States secretary of state since 2025. He is also serving as the 30th United States national security advisor.

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Google I/O

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2013

Gezi Park protests

A wave of demonstrations and civil unrest in Turkey began on 28 May 2013, initially to contest the urban development plan for Istanbul's Gezi Park. The protests were sparked by outrage at the violent eviction of a sit-in at the park protesting the plan.

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2016 UEFA Champions League Final

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2025 Cambodia–Thailand border conflict

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