What Happened on June 28, 2006

Historical Events

  • NBA Draft: Italian power forward Andrea Bargnani is first pick by Toronto Raptors
  • The Republic of Montenegro admitted as the 192nd Member of the United Nations by General Assembly resolution 60/264

Famous Deaths

  • George Page, American television host (b. 1935)
  • George Unwin, British WWII fighter ace (b. 1913)
  • Jim Baen, American sci-fi publisher and editor (b. 1943)
  • Lennie "Len" Weinrib, American comedian and actor (H.R. Pufnstuf, Bedknobs and Broomsticks), dies from a stroke at 71
  • Peter Rawlinson, Baron Rawlinson of Ewell, English barrister, politician and author, dies at 87
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights

About June 28, 2006

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 17 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Do I Make You Proud - Taylor Hicks
  • UK #1 Song: Maneater - Nelly Furtado