Vietnamese Family Day
On May 4, 2001, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 72/2001/QD-TTg designating June 28th as Vietnam Family Day to honor the traditional cultural values of the family, while also enhancing the responsibility of all levels, sectors, and society as a whole in building prosperous, progressive, and happy families.
Since then, June 28th has become an occasion to spread the positive values of the Vietnamese home, highlighting the role of the family in preserving cultural identity and nurturing future generations.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Vietnam Family Day (2001-2026), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has chosen the theme "Happy Family - Prosperous Nation," emphasizing the message that the family is the cell of society, the foundation for building national values, culture, and Vietnamese people in the new development stage.
Open training courses for adult literacy education officials for ethnic minority communities.
Less than a year after the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the anti-illiteracy movement was vigorously launched throughout the country.
From June 28 to July 27, 1946, the Department of Popular Education opened a training course for key cadres from ethnic minority groups, with the participation of 75 students from 14 ethnic groups.
This was one of the first training programs specifically for ethnic minority communities, contributing to building a core workforce for popularizing the national language in mountainous, remote, and disadvantaged areas.
The Popular Education Movement became a significant milestone in the history of Vietnamese education , laying the foundation for the eradication of illiteracy and the raising of the general level of education.
Opening of the Central Highlands Campaign
On June 28, 1949, our army and people launched the Central Highlands Campaign – the first large-scale campaign in the three provinces of Kon Tum (formerly), Gia Lai, and Dak Lak during the resistance war against French colonialism. The main direction of attack was Gia Lai, combined with building political bases and launching people's war in the region inhabited by ethnic minorities.
Despite challenging logistical conditions, the campaign contributed to expanding the revolutionary base area, consolidating local armed forces, and strengthening solidarity with the people of the Central Highlands.
This was considered an important preparatory step for the development of the Central Highlands battlefield in the following years of the resistance war.
The 81-day and 81-night defense of Quang Tri Citadel begins.
June 28, 1972 marked the beginning of the 81-day and 81-night battle to defend the Quang Tri Citadel – one of the fiercest battles in the resistance war against the US for national liberation. For nearly three months, our army and people bravely held their ground against the enemy's intense firepower, creating a shining symbol of revolutionary heroism.
The war was not only of military significance but also created a crucial advantage at the negotiating table, contributing to the process leading to the Paris Agreement in 1973.
Today, Quang Tri Ancient Citadel is a historical site, commemorating thousands of officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the independence and unification of the country.
UNESCO awards Lang Son Global Geopark recognition certificate.
On June 28, 2025, Lang Son province received the UNESCO Global Geopark Recognition Certificate after the title was approved by the UNESCO Executive Board in April of the same year.
The geopark covers an area of over 4,800 km² and possesses a system of caves, fossils, and many geological layers of exceptional scientific value.
Besides its geological heritage, this area also preserves many unique cultural values of the ethnic groups in the Northeast region. Joining the Global Geopark Network opens up opportunities for Lang Son to develop sustainable tourism, linking nature conservation with promoting cultural identity and improving community livelihoods.
Inauguration of the Monument at the Central Memorial Area of War Zone D
On June 28, 2025, the Monument at the D War Zone Memorial Center was inaugurated in Bac Tan Uyen, contributing to the completion of the typical revolutionary relic complex of the Southeast region. The project is a tribute to the generations of cadres, soldiers, and people who fought and sacrificed in the resistance wars.
Zone D was once an important base of the revolution in Southern Vietnam, associated with many historical events and notable victories.
Putting the monument into use not only contributes to educating about patriotic traditions but also creates another destination for historical sites, promoting historical values in cultural and tourism development.
The assassination in Sarajevo sparked World War I.
On June 28, 1914, the Austro-Hungarian Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip, a member of a Serbian nationalist organization. This incident triggered a diplomatic crisis between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, leading to the involvement of major powers through military alliances.
Just over a month later, World War I broke out, lasting over four years and claiming the lives of tens of millions of people.
The Sarajevo incident is still considered the direct cause that triggered the first global war in human history.
The Treaty of Versailles brought World War I to an end.
On June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed between the Allies and Germany, officially ending the state of war following World War I.
The treaty stipulated that Germany had to reduce its military forces, cede territory, and pay war reparations, while also laying the groundwork for the creation of the League of Nations.
Although it contributed to establishing a post-war world order, many researchers argue that the overly stringent terms of the Treaty of Versailles increased political and economic instability in Europe, becoming one of the causes of World War II two decades later.
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