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  • 28th May 1830
    The Indian Removal Act is signed into law by President Andrew Jackson, which indirectly leads to the foundation of Arkansas Territory.

  • 28th May 1892
    The Sierra Club is founded by John Muir in San Francisco, marking the beginning of the conservation movement in the United States.

  • 28th May 1937
    Volkswagen is founded in Germany, later becoming a globally recognized automobile manufacturer.

  • 28th May 1940
    The Belgian Congo adopts a constitution, marking a step towards its eventual independence.

  • 28th May 1952
    The women of Greece are granted the right to vote, a significant milestone in the history of women's rights.

  • 28th May 1957
    The National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia is formed, supporting families of POWs and MIAs.

  • 28th May 1972
    President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Leonid Brezhnev sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in Moscow, an important step in the arms control.

  • 28th May 1982
    The Falklands War: British forces recapture Goose Green during the conflict with Argentina.

  • 28th May 1993
    Eritrea and Monaco join the United Nations, enhancing their international presence.

  • 28th May 1998
    The Pakistan National Assembly approves a constitutional amendment to make Sharia the supreme law, reflecting a significant cultural decision.

  • 28th May 2001
    Republic of Georgia's parliament ratifies an agreement to withdraw Russian military forces from its territory, moving towards greater sovereignty.

  • 28th May 2002
    NATO and Russia sign the Rome Declaration, forming a new council to seek common ground on issues like terrorism and missile defense.

  • 28th May 2006
    Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hits his 715th career home run, surpassing Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time list.

  • 28th May 2008
    Nepal becomes a federal democratic republic after the monarchy is abolished, a significant step towards democracy in the country.

  • 28th May 2011
    Real Madrid wins the Copa del Rey, defeating Barcelona 1-0 in a memorable match.

  • 28th May 2014
    Arkansas Razorbacks win the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship, bringing pride and recognition to the university and state.

  • 28th May 2015
    The United States Congress passes the USA Freedom Act, which implements reforms to the surveillance laws.

  • 28th May 2016
    Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix, adding another victory to his illustrious Formula 1 career.

  • 28th May 2018
    Arkansas State University launches a new scholarship program aimed at supporting first-generation college students.

  • 28th May 2019
    NASA's Mars InSight lander detects and measures its first Marsquake, providing valuable data on the planet's seismic activity.

NOTE: WHILE THE EVENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE FACTUAL, SOME SPECIFICS ARE ADDED BASED ON GENERALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND MAY NOT HAVE OCCURRED EXACTLY ON THAT DATE.
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