July 28 is the 209th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 156 days remain until the end of the year.
We have some interesting facts & historic events all about July 28th, including areas in religion, crime, health and more.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about July 28th in history!
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Global Celebrations
- World Nature Conservation Day
- National Milk Chocolate Day
- World Hepatitis Day
- National Chili Dog Day
Historic Events
What Happened On This Day – July 28
2005: IRA Army Council Announces End to Armed Campaign
The Provisional Irish Republican Army, also known as IRA, announced an end to its armed campaign in the group’s effort to free Northern Ireland from United Kingdom’s rule.
1958: National Aeronautics and Space Act is passed by the US Congress
The act established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
1928: IX Summer Olympics open
The IX Summer Olympics opened in Amsterdam
1928: IX Summer Olympics open
The IX Summer Olympics opened in Amsterdam
1821: Peru declares independence
The Peruvian War of Independence against Spain began in 1811 and ended with a declaration of independence under the leadership of José de San Martín.
Famous Birthdays
Births On This Day, July 28
1990: Soulja Boy, American rapper, producer, actor
1954: Hugo Chávez, Venezuelan military officer, politician, President of Venezuela
1938: Alberto Fujimori, Peruvian politician
1929: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, American book editor, 37th First Lady of the United States
1902: Karl Popper, Austrian/English philosopher
Heartbreaking Deaths
Deaths On This Day, July 28
2004: Francis Crick, English biologist, biophysicist, neuroscientist, Nobel Prize laureate
1968: Otto Hahn, German chemist, Nobel Prize laureate
1750: Johann Sebastian Bach, German organist, composer
1741: Antonio Vivaldi, Italian violinist, composer
1540: Thomas Cromwell, English statesman
