What happened on the 28th July?
This Day in History: July 28 Using the assassination of the Austrian archduke Francis Ferdinand as a pretext to present Serbia with an unacceptable ultimatum, Austria-Hungary declared war on the Slavic country on this day in 1914, sparking World War I.
What events happened on July 28th?
On this day – July 28
- 2005 IRA Army Council Announces End to Armed Campaign.
- 1958 National Aeronautics and Space Act is passed by the US Congress.
- 1928 IX Summer Olympics open.
- 1928 IX Summer Olympics open.
- 1821 Peru declares independence.
- 1990 Soulja Boy.
- 1954 Hugo Chávez.
- 1938 Alberto Fujimori.
What happened on the 28th June?
The Stonewall Uprising of 1969. June 28, 1969 marks the beginning of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of events between police and LGBTQ+ protesters that stretched over six days.
Why was the 28 June 1914 incident considered in history as the immediate cause of the First World War?
The successful plot to assassinate Franz Ferdinand on 28 June 1914 was part of a bigger plan. The plotters hoped that by killing Franz Ferdinand, they would provoke the Austro-Hungarian Empire to declare war on Serbia.
What National Day is July 28th?
NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY
NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY – July 28.
What famous person has a birthday on July 28?
More celebrities with birthdays today Actor Linda Kelsey (“Lou Grant”) is 75. Singer Jonathan Edwards is 75. Drummer Simon Kirke of Bad Company is 72. Guitarist Steve Morse of Deep Purple is 67.
Did you know July 28?
Did you know that on this day, July 28, 1868, the 14th Amendment was ratified? 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.
What happened on 28th June UK?
1837 England’s Queen Victoria held her coronation at Westminster Abbey. 1919 Germany signed the Treaty of Versaille, ending World War I. 1969 The Stonewall Riot began after police raid the Stonewall Inn gay club in New York City.