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.
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 Events Happened On July 28 In History?
2019 Meghan Markle became the first-ever guest editor for UK Vogue.
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.
1954 Gangster-drama movie “On the Waterfront” hit US theaters.
1951 Walt Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” was released in New York City, US.
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.
1943 Furniture retailer IKEA opened its first store in Sweden.

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.
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.

1148 The siege of Damascus was abandoned.
Famous People Born On July 28
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 Will Simpson
British Singer

- Age:
- 26 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
1964 Lori Loughlin
American Actress

- Age:
- 57 years old
- Born In:
- New York, USA
1929 Jacqueline Kennedy
American First Lady

- Died On:
- May 19, 1994 (Age 64)
- Born In:
- New York, USA
1992 Josh Cuthbert
English Singer

- Age:
- 29 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
Special Holidays On July 28
If you’re looking to try something new today, here are some special holidays that might just give you an idea.

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.

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!
July 28 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
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.