Happy Birthday June 28

Henry Tudor was born June 28, 1491 at Greenwich Palace, the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. A charming and loveable boy, Henry was bought up at his mother's home, Eltham Palace in South East London. By the age of 3, Henry was riding a horse from Greenwich to Westminster Palace. His older brother, Arthur was the heir to the throne, but died of tuberculosis aged 15. When his father died Henry succeeded him becoming at 18 Henry VIII of England.

John Wesley was born on June 28, 1703 in Epworth, 23 miles (37 km) NW of Lincoln. His father, Samuel was a staunch High Churchman whose lifework was to minister to the inhabitants of the North Lincolnshire marshlands. His Mother Susannah was also very devout and both his parents were influenced by the Pietist movement. John was brought up in poverty; his father served in one of England's lowest-paying parishes and was rarely out of debt even spending time in debtor's prison.

Jean Jacques Rousseau was born on June 28, 1712 at 40, Grand Rue, Geneva. He was bought up his watchmaker father and an aunt after his mother died nine days after his birth. Jean Jacques left Geneva aged 16 and traveled around France, where he met his benefactress, the Baronnesse de Warens. She furthered his education to such a degree that the boy who had arrived on her doorstep having never been to school developed into a philosopher, a man of letters, and a musician.

For more June 28 anniversaries, including the invention of the saxophone, the marriage of Harry S. Truman and Bess Wallace, and the signing of The Treaty Of Versailles, check out OnThatDay.