Page 3: Historical Events In July - 28
Sunday, 21 December 2025
1858 On July - 28 fingerprints first used as a means of identification, in France 

1858 On July - 28 1st use of fingerprints as a means of identification is made by 

1859 Balington Booth, founder (Volunteers of America) on July - 28. 

1862 On this day in history confederate forces defeated at More's Hill, Mo 

1863 James Deshler, US Confederate brig-general, dies in battle at 30 on this day in history. 

1864 Atlanta Campaign-Battle of Ezra Church on July - 28. 

1864 2nd day of battle at Deep Bottom Run Virginia on July - 28. 

1864 Johann Hermann Kufferath, composer, dies at 67 on this day in history. 

1866 On this day in history metric system becomes a legal measurement system in US 

1866 On July - 28 the birth of Beatrix Potter, English author 

1866 On this day in history beatrix Potter, England, children's author (Tale of Peter Rabbit) 

1868 14th Amendment ratified, citizenship to exslaves on July - 28. 

1868 The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing citizenship to those born or naturalized in the United States, is adopted on July - 28. 

1868 On July - 28 14th Amendment ratified, grants citizenship to ex-slaves 

1868 On this day in history george Morren, Flemish painter/sculptor 

1869 On this day in history carl G Carus, German arts/psychologist/philosopher, dies 

1870 On this day in history henri Jaspar, premier of Belgium (1927-31) 

1872 Albert P Sarraut, Fren gov-gen of Indo-China (1911..19)/PM (1933/36) on this day in history. 

1872 Friedrich Kaiser, astronomer (Kaiser-Compass), dies on this day in history. 

1874 Ernst Cassirer, Germany, philosopher/educator (Essay on Man) on this day in history. 

1882 The opera "Parsifal" is produced (Bayreuth) on this day in history. 

1882 On July - 28 opera "Parsifal" is produced (Beirut) 

1883 Shocks triggered by the volcano Epomeo (Isle of Ischia, Italy) destroyed 1,200 houses at Casamicciola killing 2,000 on July - 28. 

1883 Shocks triggered by volcano Epomeo (Isle of Ischia, Italy) destroyed 1,200 houses at Casamicciola killing 2,000 on July - 28. 

1886 On this day in history english Salisbury govt forms 

1887 The birth of Marcel Duchamp, French artist on this day in history. 

1887 On this day in history marcel Duchamp, French painter (Nude Descending a Staircase) 

1890 Marie Lohr, Sydney Australia, actress (Pygmalion, Small Hotel) on July - 28. 

1891 On July - 28 ron Oxenham, cricketer (Australian all-rounder 1928-32) 

1892 Joe E Brown, Holgate Ohio, comedian (Buck Circus Hour) on this day in history. 

1893 Rued Immanuel Langgaard, composer on this day in history. 

1895 Joannes Kappeyne van Coppello, Internal minister (1877-89), dies at 72 on this day in history. 

1896 City of Miami incorporated on this day in history. 

1897 Emmy Arbous, [Emilia J Henke], Dutch actress (Little Rascal) on this day in history. 

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