June 28th is an important date in Utah history. Here are five interesting facts about this date:

1. On June 28, 1844, Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was assassinated in Carthage, Illinois. This event had a profound impact on the early Mormon pioneers who would eventually settle in Utah, as well as on the church itself.

2. June 28, 1894, is the date of the famous "Race Riot" in Salt Lake City. This was a violent clash between African American soldiers stationed at nearby Fort Douglas and white residents of the city. The riot resulted in several deaths and many injuries, and is considered a dark moment in Utah's history of race relations.

3. The Utah War, a conflict between the U.S. government and the Mormon settlers in Utah, officially ended on June 28, 1858. The conflict had begun two years earlier, when President James Buchanan sent troops to Utah to establish federal control over the territory. The Utah War was one of the most significant events in Utah's early years as a state.

4. On June 28, 1924, the town of Kingsville, Utah, was destroyed by a devastating fire. The fire started in a warehouse and quickly spread to other buildings in the town. Ultimately, the fire destroyed over a hundred buildings and left many residents homeless.

5. June 28, 2002, marked the opening of Salt Lake City's Delta Center (now the Vivint Arena), a major sports and entertainment venue. The arena has since hosted numerous high-profile events, including the 2002 Winter Olympics and many concerts, sporting events, and other performances.