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July 28: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

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Did you know that on this day, July 28, 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified?

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July 28th is officially World Hepatitis Day and Milk Chocolate Day.

We’re now on the 210th day of the year, and have 156 days left in 2024.

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 fun & interesting facts about July 28th in history!

Events

What memorable events happened on July 28 in history? Keep reading to find out!

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 fifteen women she admired. Some of the people included Jane Fonda and Greta Thunberg.

2005

The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) called for an end to 36 years of bloody conflict with the UK.

1992

Mary J. Blige’s album “What’s the 411?” was released by Uptown Records and MCA Records.

1962

The Soviet Union launched its second reconnaissance satellite, Kosmos 4.

While launched under the name Kosmos 7, the spy satellite was actually a Zenit 2 satellite, the USSR’s first generation of recon satellites. Its four-day mission was largely for reconnaissance purposes, although it was also used to record various radiation levels for future missions. Its launch marked the first successful use of the Soviet Vostok-2 expendable rocket, with the previous attempt failing catastrophically.

1954

Gangster-drama movie “On the Waterfront” hit US theaters.

OTD in 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.

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.

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.

1943

Furniture retailer IKEA opened its first store in Sweden.

OTD in 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.

1934

Idaho’s hottest day was recorded at a scorching 118°F (48°C).

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.

1915

333 US marines invaded Haiti, beginning a 19-year occupation.

1868

The United States ratified the 14th Amendment to allow former slaves citizenship in the US.

1790

English poet Henry James Pye became Poet Laureate in the United Kingdom.

OTD in 1790: English poet Henry James Pye became Poet Laureate in the United Kingdom.

Being appointed to this position is highly regarded, and the poet chosen will be asked to write poems for special occasions.

1148

The siege of Damascus was abandoned.

The siege occurred during the second crusade, which began when the county of Edessa fell. This was Europe’s second-largest crusade.

Famous Births

Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Josh Cuthbert? See what other famous people were born on this day.

1995

Bradley Simpson

British

Singer

Bradley Simpson

Age:

28 years old

Born In:

England, UK

1964

Lori Loughlin

American

Actress

Lori Loughlin

Age:

59 years old

Born In:

New York, USA

1929

Jacqueline Kennedy

American

First Lady

Jacqueline Kennedy

Died On:

May 19, 1994 (Age 64)

Born In:

New York, USA

1992

Josh Cuthbert

English

Singer

Josh Cuthbert

Age:

31 years old

Born In:

England, UK

Famous Deaths

Unfortunately, July 28th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…

1685

1750

Johann Sebastian Bach

German

Composer

Johann Sebastian Bach

1685

1750

Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer born on March 31, 1685. He died on this day in 1750, at age 65 in Leipzig, Germany.

Died On:

Jul 28, 1750 (Age 65)

Died In:

Leipzig, Germany

Special Holidays

If you’re looking to try something new today, here are some special holidays that might just give you an idea.

July 28: World Hepatitis Day
United States

World Hepatitis Day

Viral hepatitis affects over 325 million people around the world. Today has been designated as World Hepatitis Day by the World Health Organization and is a day to spread awareness of its impact on people’s lives.

July 28: National Milk Chocolate Day
United States

National Milk Chocolate Day

Sure, dark chocolate can be pretty nice at times, but it just doesn’t give you the same level of satisfaction the milk chocolate does. That said, not all milk chocolate is created equally. If you haven’t had fancy milk chocolate yet, then Milk Chocolate Day is definitely the day to try it!

THe Fact Site’s

Fun Fact Of The Day

During a conversation, each speaker’s “turn” averages 2 seconds, and the pause in between is only 200 milliseconds. That figure is nearly universal.

Birthday & Zodiac

For those of you who were born on this day, your zodiac sign is Leo.

Leo is associated with fire, along with Aries and Sagittarius. Did you know that Egyptians used to worship the constellation? They referred to as “Knem,” and it was visible during the flooding of the Nile River.

Anyone born in July has the Ruby birthstone. Those holding this beautiful red ruby will be gifted with a long life bursting with love, passion and, romance.

If you were born on July 28, your estimated date of conception would be November 4 in the previous year.

A baby that is conceived on July 28th, 2024, will likely be born around April 20th, 2025.

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