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28 July 2024
Holidays, observances, history and sky information for this date.
Holidays
No listed India public holiday for this date.
Observances
No UN observance in the current list for this date.
Selected anniversaries
Anniversary
2010 - In the deadliest air accident in Pakistan's history, Airblue Flight 202 crashed into the Margalla Hills north of Islamabad, killing all 152 aboard.2010 aviation accident in Pakistan
Anniversary
2005 - Britain's costliest tornado struck Birmingham, injuring 39 people and causing £40 million of damage across the city.Tornado in the United Kingdom
Anniversary
2005 - The Provisional Irish Republican Army announced the formal end of its armed campaign to overthrow British rule in Northern Ireland and create a united Ireland.Paramilitary force active from 1969 to 2005
Anniversary
2001 - 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.Swimming championships in Fukuoka, Japan
Anniversary
1995 - Two followers of the Indian mystic Rajneesh were convicted of a 1985 plot to assassinate Charles Turner, the U.S. attorney for the District of Oregon.Persons inspired by the Indian mystic Osho
Historical events
History
2022 - Catastrophic floods devastate Eastern Kentucky, resulting in 45 fatalities and causing damage to thousands of homes and businesses.Catastrophic flood event from July 26 to August 1
History
2018 - Australian Wendy Tuck becomes the first female skipper to win the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.Australian skipper
History
2017 - Nawaz Sharif was disqualified from office for life by Supreme Court of Pakistan after finding him guilty of corruption charges.Prime Minister of Pakistan (1990–1993; 1997–1999; 2013–2017)
History
2011 - While flying from Seoul, South Korea to Shanghai, China, Asiana Airlines Flight 991 develops an in-flight fire in the cargo hold. The Boeing 747-400F freighter attempts to divert to Jeju International Airport, but crashes into the sea South-West of Jeju island, killing both crew members on board.Capital and largest city of South Korea
History
2010 - Airblue Flight 202 crashes into the Margalla Hills north of Islamabad, Pakistan, killing all 152 people aboard. It is the deadliest aviation accident in Pakistan history and the first involving an Airbus A321.2010 aviation accident in Pakistan
History
2005 - The Provisional Irish Republican Army calls an end to its thirty-year-long armed campaign against British rule in Northern Ireland.Paramilitary force active from 1969 to 2005
History
2002 - Nine coal miners trapped in the flooded Quecreek Mine in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, are rescued after 77 hours underground.Process of getting coal to the surface
History
2002 - Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 9560 crashes after takeoff from Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow, Russia, killing 14 of the 16 people on board.2002 aviation accident
History
2001 - Australian Ian Thorpe becomes the first swimmer to win six gold medals at a single World Championship meeting.Australian swimmer (born 1982)
History
1996 - The remains of a prehistoric man are discovered near Kennewick, Washington. Such remains will be known as the Kennewick Man.Period of human history before records
Notable births
Born
2003 - Malik Nabers, American football playerAmerican football player (born 2003)
Born
1994 - Walker Buehler, American baseball playerAmerican baseball player (born 1994)
Born
1993 - Evan Rodrigues, Canadian ice hockey playerCanadian ice hockey player (born 1993)
Notable deaths
Died
2025 - Laura Dahlmeier, German biathlete, Olympic champion (born 1993)German biathlete (1993–2025)
Died
2024 - John Anderson, Scottish television personality, teacher and coach (born 1931)Scottish television personality, teacher and coach (1931–2024)
Died
2024 - Doug Creek, American baseball player (born 1969)American baseball player (1969–2024)
Died
2024 - Reyes Moronta, Dominican baseball player (born 1993)Dominican baseball player (1993–2024)
Died
2024 - Francine Pascal, American author (born 1932)American author (1932–2024)
Died
2021 - Dusty Hill, American musician (born 1949)American bassist with rock band ZZ Top (1949–2021)
Died
2020 - Junrey Balawing, Filipino record holder (born 1993)Filipino record holder for shortness
Sky
Moon phase
Last Quarter
51.9% illuminated
Lunar age: 22.0 days
Sun zodiac
Leo
5.90 degrees
Constellation: Cancer
Moon zodiac
Taurus
10.84 degrees
Constellation: Aries
Astronomy events
No major astronomy event in the current calendar for this date.