Historical Events In July - 28

1858  Fingerprints first used as a means of identification, in France on July - 28.  

1858  On this day in history 1st use of fingerprints as a means of identification is made by  

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

1862  Confederate forces defeated at More's Hill, Mo on this day in history.  

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 this day in history.  

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

1866  On July - 28 metric system becomes a legal measurement system in US  

1866  The birth of Beatrix Potter, English author on July - 28.  

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

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

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

1868  14th Amendment ratified, grants citizenship to ex-slaves on this day in history.  

1868  George Morren, Flemish painter/sculptor on July - 28.  

1869  Carl G Carus, German arts/psychologist/philosopher, dies on July - 28.  

1870  Henri Jaspar, premier of Belgium (1927-31) on this day in history.  

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

1872  Friedrich Kaiser, astronomer (Kaiser-Compass), dies on July - 28.  

1874  Ernst Cassirer, Germany, philosopher/educator (Essay on Man) on July - 28.  

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

1882  Opera "Parsifal" is produced (Beirut) on July - 28.  

1883  Shocks triggered by the volcano Epomeo (Isle of Ischia, Italy) destroyed 1,200 houses at Casamicciola killing 2,000 on this day in history.  

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

1886  English Salisbury govt forms on July - 28.  

1887  The birth of Marcel Duchamp, French artist on July - 28.  

1887  On July - 28 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  On this day in history joe E Brown, Holgate Ohio, comedian (Buck Circus Hour)  

1893  On July - 28 rued Immanuel Langgaard, composer  

1895  On this day in history joannes Kappeyne van Coppello, Internal minister (1877-89), dies at 72  

1896  City of Miami incorporated on July - 28.  

1897  On this day in history emmy Arbous, [Emilia J Henke], Dutch actress (Little Rascal)  

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1165  On July - 28 birth of ibn al-'Arabi, Muslim mystic/philosopher  

1347  On July - 28 birth of margherita of Durazzo, queen of Naples (d. 1412)  

1456  On this day in history birth of jacopo Sannazaro, Italian poet (Arcadia)  

1514  Maximilian of Burgundy, viceroy of Holland was born on this day in history.  

1609  Judith J Leyster, Dutch house painter, baptised was born on this day in history.  

1659  Charles Ancillon, French Huguenot pastor (d. 1715) was born on this day in history.  

1719  On this day in history birth of jan Nepveu, governor-general of Suriname (1769-79) [or Aug 27]  

1745  Piotr A von der Pahlen, milt governor (St Petersburg) was born on July - 28.  

0450  Theodosius II de Jongere, emperor Austrian Empire, dies on this day in history.  

1057  On July - 28 victor II, [Gebhard], Pope (1055-57), dies  

1101  On this day in history su Tung-p'o, Chinese poet/essayist/painter/calligrapher, dies at 64  

1128  Death of William Clito, Count of Flanders (b. 1102) on this day in history.  

1230  On this day in history death of duke Leopold VI of Austria (b. 1176)  

1285  On July - 28 death of queen Keran of Armenia, consort of Leo III of Armenia  

1330  On this day in history michael III, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies in battle  

1527  Death of Rodrigo de Bastidas, Spanish conquistador on July - 28.