What Happened on June 28, 2005

Historical Events

  • A final design for Manhattan's Freedom Tower is formally unveiled
  • NBA Draft: Utah center Andrew Bogut first pick by Milwaukee Bucks
  • Operation Red Wings: 3 members of US Navy SEAL reconnaissance team killed on Sawtalo Sar Mountain, Kunar, Afghanistan, in an ambush; 2 helicopters dispatched to assist shot down, killing an additional 16 US troops [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Brenda Howard, American LGBT activist (b. 1946)
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights

About June 28, 2005

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer

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