Waterpark Day
Waterpark Day is celebrated on July 28th, dedicated to enjoying the fun and excitement that waterparks offer. Waterparks are popular summer destinations where people can cool off, enjoy thrilling rides, and spend time with family and friends.
Buffalo Soldiers Day
Buffalo Soldiers Day is observed on July 28th, honoring the African American soldiers who served in the U.S. Army’s all-black regiments, known as the Buffalo Soldiers. This day commemorates their bravery, contributions, and the legacy they left in American military history.
July 28th has seen numerous significant events throughout history.
Historical Events
1490: The famous German artist Albrecht Dürer completes his famous woodcut print, “The Apocalypse.”
1794: Maximilien Robespierre, a key figure in the French Revolution, is executed, marking the end of the Reign of Terror.
1821: Peru declares its independence from Spain.
1858: The first successful transatlantic telegraph cable is completed by the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company, allowing communication between Europe and North America.
1914: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, marking the beginning of World War I.
1929: The first episode of “The Adventures of Tintin,” created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé, is published.
1965: President Lyndon B. Johnson announces that he will not seek re-election and that he will not accept his party’s nomination for president.
1996: A pipe bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta during the Summer Olympics, killing two and injuring over 100 people.
2004: The first installment of the “Harry Potter” book series, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” is released in the United States.
Birthdays
1883: Beatrix Potter, English author and illustrator, best known for her children’s books featuring animal characters such as Peter Rabbit (d. 1943).
1904: Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, American author and illustrator known for his beloved children’s books (d. 1991).
1921: Jack Kirby, American comic book artist and writer, known for co-creating many iconic superheroes including the Fantastic Four and the X-Men (d. 1994).
1941: Jim Davis, American cartoonist and creator of the popular comic strip “Garfield.”
1951: Dianne Feinstein, American politician, U.S. Senator from California.
1965: Dirk Bogarde, English actor and novelist, known for his work in films such as “Victim” and “Death in Venice” (d. 1999).
Deaths
1924: Charles Stewart Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce and aviation pioneer (b. 1877).
1936: Henri Matisse, French artist known for his use of color and his fluid and original draughtsmanship (b. 1869).
1976: Kenzaburō Ōe, Japanese writer and Nobel Prize laureate in Literature (b. 1935).
1996: Joe Louis, American professional boxer and former heavyweight champion (b. 1914).
2000: John F. Kennedy Jr., American lawyer, journalist, and son of President John F. Kennedy (b. 1960).
