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
19
Time Span
1148–2025
Categories
5
Top Category
war
7 events
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 Density12th C.21st C.
12th Century
1 event13th Century
2 events14th Century
1 event15th Century
1 event19th Century
4 events20th Century
6 eventsgeneral
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
21st Century
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