June 28th, Britain formally occupies Egypt

1882- Britain formally occupies Egypt.

1919- The signing of the peace treaty of Versailles that ended World War I.

1960- Cuba nationalizes all U.S. companies and properties.

2004- US administrator Paul Bremer transfers sovereignty to an Iraqi judge at a handover brought forward two days.

Born today
1491- Henry VIII, king of England.

Passed away
1836-James Madison, the fourth President of the United States.

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