History: June 28 (#5)

History: June 28 (#5)
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June 28, 1997 Holyfield–Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear.

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On June 28, in the year 1997: Holyfield–Tyson I I: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear. Evander Holyfield is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1984 and 2011.

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Why June 28, 1997 matters: Holyfield–Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: June 28, 1997 The 20th century brought change at a pace unprecedented in history: t wo world wars, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, decolonisation, the Cold War, the space race, and revolutions in science, technology, and human rights all compressed into one hundred years. The event on this day: Holyfield–Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evander_Holyfield (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)