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May 28th marks a day rich with diverse observances, catering to a variety of interests and causes around the world. From foodies to activists, this day offers something for everyone to celebrate or ponder.

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Melting cheddar on grilled beef burger meal

International Burger Day

#Food

Honoring and appreciating the universally loved food - the Burger.

Beautiful woman with a ribbon wrapped along her arm, with a purple background

International Day of Action on Women’s Health

#Health#People

Advocating for women's health rights and gender equality worldwide.

Begging under the bridge with the person who gave him bread.

World Hunger Day

#People

Raising awareness and garnering global solutions for hunger and food insecurity.

Giant river otters feeding in natural habitat

World Otter Day

#Animals

Raising awareness and protecting the otters, globally threatened species.

Interesting Facts of May 28th

  1. 1. On May 28th, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco was officially opened to vehicular traffic. It was the longest suspension bridge span in the world at the time.
  2. 2. On May 28th, 2002, NATO declared Russia a limited partner in the Western alliance.
  3. 3. The original appeal that led to the founding of Amnesty International was published on May 28th, 1961. The organization would go on to become one of the world's leading human rights organizations.
  4. 4. The Dionne quintuplets were born in Ontario, Canada on May 28, 1934. They were the first quintuplets known to have survived their infancy.
  5. 5. May 28th is the birthday of Ian Fleming, the British author and creator of the James Bond series of spy novels; he was born on this day in 1908.