28th July History and Timeline
What happened on 28 July? History and famous personalities
Everything that happened on 28 July is highlighted in the blog below. What were the major events and challenges of this day? Who all people gave their contribution?
History- International
Events
2012 – First Gold of the London Olympic Games Won
On July 28, 1921, China’s Yi Siling won the first gold of the London Olympic Games in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle competition.
2005 – IRA Announces End of Armed Struggle
On July 28, 2005, the Provisional Irish Republican Army call an end to their thirty-year long armed campaign in Northern Ireland.
1976 – Tangshan Earthquake in China
On July 28, 1976, Tangshan Earthquake, 8.2 in magnitude kills over 240,000 Northern China in the largest loss of life from an earthquake in the 20th century.
1945 – Plane Crashes into Empire State Building
On July 28, 1945, a B-25 Mitchell bomber crashes into the Empire State Building killing 14 people caused by heavy fog.
1914 – First Declaration of War of WWI
On July 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary decides against mediation and declares war on Serbia within one month countries across Europe had formed alliances and declared war on other alliances.
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Births- International
Composer Charles Lucas
On July 28, 1808, Charles Lucas, an English composer, cellist, conductor, and publisher was born. Lucas’s compositions included three symphonies, overtures, string quartets, anthems and songs.
Novelist Malcolm Lowry
On July 28, 1909, Malcolm Lowry, an English poet and novelist was born. He is best known for his novel ‘Under the Volcano’.
Cricketer Paul Strang
On July 28, 1970, Paul Strang, a Zimbabwean cricket coach and a former international player was born. A leg-spinning all-rounder.
Actor Michael Hitchcock
Born on July 28, 1958, Michael Hitchcock, an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and television producer was born. He is the writer and executive producer on seasons of the CW television series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
History- Indian
Events
2017 – Mohamed Haneef freed
On July 28, 2017, Mohamed Haneef, an Indian doctor was freed from custody after Australia’s chief prosecutor said that a charge linking him to failed terrorist bombings in Britain was a mistake.
2007 – Eight Protestors killed
On July 28, 2007, in southern India police shot dead at least eight protestors after a political demonstration turned violent and protestors burned furniture in a government office in a small town in Andhra Pradesh state.
2005 – Lal Krishna Advani charged in court
On July 28, 2005, opposition leader Lal Krishna Advani was charged in court with inciting religious riots that triggered the razing of a mosque in 1992 and left thousands dead.
2005 – Explosion on a passenger train
On July 28, 2005, an explosion on a passenger train in northern India killed two people and injured at least 20 others.
1998 – Explosion Rips Power Plant
On July 28, 1998, explosions at the coal-fired generating plant of Southern Energy Co. in Hammond that injured 16 people.
1994 – Raid in camp by Naga militants
On July 28, 1994, 10 people died in a seven-hour gun battle when Indian police raided a camp run by Naga militants.
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Births- Indian
Actor Rahul Bose
On July 28, 1986, Dulquer Salmaan, an Indian film actor, playback singer and film producer was born. He predominantly works in Malayalam language films and also worked in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi language films.
Actress Huma Saleem Qureshi
On July 28, 1986, Huma Saleem Qureshi, an Indian film actress and model was born. She has received three Film fare Award nominations.
Writer Hiren Bhattacharyya
On July 28, 1932, Hiren Bhattacharyya, an Indian poet was born. He is lyricist best for his works in the Assamese literature and achieved many prizes.
Composer V. Kumar
On July 28, 1934, V. Kumar, a film score composer and music director was born. He is known as Melody King.
Musician Ronu Majumdar
On July 28, 1965, Ronu Majumdar, an Indian flautist in the Hindustani classical music tradition was born.
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