CalEvents:May/May 28

Notable events for May 28

Date

Event

Significance

May 28, 1830

Indian Removal Act signed by President Andrew Jackson

On this day, the Indian Removal Act was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson. While this primarily affected Native American communities, it also contributed to the displacement of African Americans who lived in these areas, particularly those enslaved by Native American tribes in the southeastern U.S.

May 28, 1875

Birth of Edmund W. Gordon, African-American educator and psychologist

On this day, Edmund W. Gordon, an influential African-American educator, psychologist, and scholar, was born. His work focused on educational equity and improving academic achievement for African-American students, laying the foundation for much of today’s educational reform efforts.

May 28, 1918

Establishment of the 369th Infantry Regiment (Harlem Hellfighters)

On this day, the 369th Infantry Regiment, an African-American unit known as the Harlem Hellfighters, was officially established. The regiment gained international acclaim for its bravery during World War I, fighting longer than any other American unit during the war.

May 28, 1952

Kenya declares state of emergency during Mau Mau Uprising

On this day, the British colonial government in Kenya declared a state of emergency due to the Mau Mau Uprising. The Mau Mau, a Kenyan nationalist group, sought to end British rule, and this marked the beginning of a protracted struggle for independence in Kenya.

May 28, 1961

Amílcar Cabral founds the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC)

On this day, Amílcar Cabral founded the PAIGC, a revolutionary movement that would lead Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde to independence from Portuguese colonial rule. Cabral’s leadership made him one of the most significant figures in the African liberation struggle.

May 28, 1987

Mozambique and South Africa sign Nkomati Accord

On this day, Mozambique and apartheid South Africa signed the Nkomati Accord, a non-aggression pact. This agreement was intended to prevent cross-border support for insurgent movements but was controversial because of South Africa’s apartheid policies.

May 28, 2008

Anti-immigrant violence in South Africa subsides after government intervention

On this day, anti-immigrant violence in South Africa, which primarily targeted African immigrants, began to subside following government intervention. The violence highlighted the deep social and economic divisions in post-apartheid South Africa, particularly in relation to immigration and unemployment.

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