July 28th is officially World Hepatitis Day and Milk Chocolate Day.
We’re now on the 209th day of the year, and have 156 days left.
For those of you who were born on this day, your zodiac sign is Leo.
Sit tight as we share with you the many interesting facts and events that fell on July 28th in history, including historical events, movies released and more.
Did you know that on this day in 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified? It is considered one of the most consequential amendments and allowed former slaves citizenship in the US.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about July 28th in history!
What Happened On July 28 In History?
2019
Meghan Markle became the first-ever guest editor for UK Vogue.
Working on the September 2019 issue, Markle created a cover for Vogue that included the faces of 15 women she admired. Some of the faces included Jane Fonda and Greta Thunberg.
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ITV
1992
Mary J. Blige’s album “What’s the 411?” was released by Uptown Records and MCA Records.
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Wikipedia
1954
Gangster-drama movie “On the Waterfront” hit US theaters.
In 1989, "On the Waterfront" was one of the first 25 films deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress.
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The Hollywood Reporter
1951
Walt Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” was released in New York City, US.
The original release was just two days prior in London, UK.
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Wikipedia
1945
US bomber plane crashed into the Empire State Building in New York City, and Lou Oliver survived a 75 story drop in an elevator.
Nicknamed "Elevator Girl," she holds the world record for the longest surviving elevator fall.
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Wikipedia
1943
Furniture retailer IKEA opened its first store in Sweden.
Ingvar Kamprad was just 17 years old when he launched IKEA. The store initially sold small items, like picture frames. The original shop is now a museum on the founding plot.
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Wikipedia
1932
The American horror movie “White Zombie” was released at New York City’s Rivoli Theater.
The movie became the first feature-length zombie film of all time.
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Wikipedia
1868
The United States ratified the 14th Amendment to allow former slaves citizenship in the US.
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ABA Journal
1790
English poet Henry James Pye became Poet Laureate the United Kingdom.
Being appointed this position is highly regarded, and the poet chosen will be asked to write poems for special occasions.
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Wikipedia
1148
The siege of Damascus was abandoned on this day.
The siege occurred during the second crusade, which began when the county of Edessa fell. This was Europe's second-largest crusade.
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Wikipedia
Did you know that on this day, July 28th 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified?