Historical Events on July 28

19 significant historical events occurred on July 28. July 28 has seen six recorded events in history, including natural disasters and international sports competitions. The devastating 1976 Tangshan earthquake in Hebei, China, occurred on this date. Additionally, several Formula One Grand Prix races have taken place on July 28 in various years and locations.

Total Events

Time Span

1148–2025

13 famous birthdays on July 28

Including Pavel A. Cherenkov, Baruch S. Blumberg, Charles H. Townes

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Event Distribution by Century

Darker = Higher Density

12th C.21st C.

12th Century

1 event

1148

war

1148 siege during the Second Crusade

13th Century

2 events

1227

war

1227 battle fought near the village

1242

war

1242 battle between England and France

14th Century

1 event

1364

war

1364 battle between Pisa and Florence

15th Century

1 event

1424

war

1424 battle between Florence and Milan

19th Century

4 events

1823

politics

1823 and 1847 treaties that settled boundary disputes between the Ottoman Empire and Persia

1858

war

1858 Ottoman Wars conflict in Montenegro

1875

politics

1875 riots in Göschenen, Switzerland

1883

disaster

Earthquake on the island of Ischia in Italy

20th Century

6 events

1904

war

Armed incident between Peru and Ecuador

1950

general

The Mulago Hospital massacre happened on July 28, 1950. A 55-year-old Lazaro Obwara ran down the ward and stabbed a woman and eleven children with a knife, all of whom died After he has visited his dying son at Mulago hospital

1976

disaster

1976 Tangshan earthquake — earthquake that occurred in 1976 Tangshan, Hebei, China

1981

disaster

Earthquake in Kerman County, Iran

1991

general

1991 German Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1991

1996

general

1996 German Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1996