1995⚡ Event
Rajneesh followers convicted of assassination plot
Two followers of the Indian mystic Rajneesh were convicted of a 1985 plot to assassinate Charles Turner. Turner was the U.S. attorney for the District of Oregon.
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What Happened on July 28?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for July 28 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on July 28(5)
2001⚡ Event
Ian Thorpe's record at World Aquatics Championships
At the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Australian Ian Thorpe became the first swimmer to win six gold medals at a single FINA world championship.
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2005⚡ Event
IRA ends armed campaign
The Provisional Irish Republican Army announced the formal end of its armed campaign. The goal was to overthrow British rule in Northern Ireland and create a united Ireland.
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2005⚡ Event
Birmingham tornado
Britain's costliest tornado struck Birmingham, injuring 39 people. It caused £40 million of damage across the city.
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2010⚡ Event
Airblue Flight 202 crash
Airblue Flight 202 crashed into the Margalla Hills north of Islamabad, killing all 152 aboard. This was the deadliest air accident in Pakistan's history.
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Birthdays on July 28(5)
Deaths on July 28(5)
2024🕊️ Death
John Anderson
John Anderson, Scottish television personality, teacher, and coach, has died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Francine Pascal
Francine Pascal, American author, has died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Laura Dahlmeier
Laura Dahlmeier, German biathlete and Olympic champion, has died.
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July 28 in History
July 28 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on July 28
Examples currently recorded for July 28 include Rajneesh followers convicted of assassination plot (1995), Ian Thorpe's record at World Aquatics Championships (2001), IRA ends armed campaign (2005). View all events →
Birthdays on July 28
People recorded as born on July 28 include Walker Buehler, Harriet Dart, GloRilla. View all birthdays →
Deaths on July 28
Remembered figures who died on July 28 include John Anderson, Doug Creek, Reyes Moronta. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 28?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for July 28: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 28?
- One event currently recorded for July 28 is: Rajneesh followers convicted of assassination plot.
- Who was born on July 28?
- People recorded as born on July 28 include Walker Buehler, Harriet Dart, GloRilla.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 28?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for July 28.
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