May 28th

May 28th, 1897: Jell-o was introduced to consumers.

May 28th, 1902: The Virginian by Owen Wister was published, making the American cowboy a pop culture icon.

May 28th, 1998: Former Saturday Night Live actor Phil Hartman was shot and killed by his wife in a murder/suicide.

May 28th, 1999: After 22 years of restoration, Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper was put back on display to the public.

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Singer Gladys Knight turns 76 years old.

 

Musician John Fogerty turns 75 years old.

 

Actress Christa Miller turns 55 years old.

 

Actress Kari Wuhrer turns 53 years old.

 

Singer Kylie Minogue turns 52 years old.

 

Singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat turns 35 years old.

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May 28th is National Hamburger Day.