Events for June 28

June 29, 1922

The Irish Civil War starts in Ireland on June 28, 1922

The Irish Civil War was a conflict that took place in Ireland from June 28, 1922, to May 24, 1923 was a conflict that followed the Irish War of Independence and accompanied the establishment of the Irish Free State, an entity independent from the United Kingdom but within the British Empire. It was a consequence of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 1921, which led to the establishment of the Irish Free State (now the Republic of Ireland) as a self-governing dominion within the British Commonwealth.

June 28, 1861

Explorer Robert Burke, from Co. Galway, dies in Australia

June 28, 1853

The introduction of income tax in Ireland is proposed for the first time

June 28, 1798

General Hunter, who replaced Lake as Commander in Wexford, becomes aware rebellion is not over and begins to re-deploy his troops. He orders General Duff to Bunclody and General Needham to Gorey