Notable people born on June 28

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People born on this day

Jean-Jacques RousseauGenevan philosopher, writer, and composer (1712-1778)Born in 1712 · View source ↗1712

Mel BrooksAmerican comedian, filmmaker, and actor (born 1926)Born in 1926 · View source ↗1926

Maria Göppert MayerGerman-born American theoretical physicist (1906-1972)Born in 1906 · View source ↗1906

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on June 28, 2026

Moon phaseFull MoonCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction98 %

Distance to the Moon406,200 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacCancerTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. IrenaeusA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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