Page 3: 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  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 July - 28.   

1864  On July - 28 atlanta Campaign-Battle of Ezra Church   

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

1864  On this day in history johann Hermann Kufferath, composer, dies at 67   

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 July - 28 beatrix Potter, England, children's author (Tale of Peter Rabbit)   

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

1868  On this day in history 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 July - 28.   

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

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

1872  On July - 28 friedrich Kaiser, astronomer (Kaiser-Compass), dies   

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

1882  On this day in history the opera "Parsifal" is produced (Bayreuth)   

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

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

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

1886  English Salisbury govt forms on July - 28.   

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

1887  Marcel Duchamp, French painter (Nude Descending a Staircase) on this day in history.   

1890  On July - 28 marie Lohr, Sydney Australia, actress (Pygmalion, Small Hotel)   

1891  On this day in history ron Oxenham, cricketer (Australian all-rounder 1928-32)   

1892  On this day in history joe E Brown, Holgate Ohio, comedian (Buck Circus Hour)   

1893  Rued Immanuel Langgaard, composer on July - 28.   

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

1896  On July - 28 city of Miami incorporated   

1897  On July - 28 emmy Arbous, [Emilia J Henke], Dutch actress (Little Rascal)   

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1165  On this day in history birth of ibn al-'Arabi, Muslim mystic/philosopher   

1347  On this day in history birth of margherita of Durazzo, queen of Naples (d. 1412)   

1456  Jacopo Sannazaro, Italian poet (Arcadia) was born on July - 28.   

1514  On this day in history birth of maximilian of Burgundy, viceroy of Holland   

1609  On this day in history birth of judith J Leyster, Dutch house painter, baptised   

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 this day in history.   

0450  Theodosius II de Jongere, emperor Austrian Empire, dies on July - 28.   

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

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

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

1230  Death of Duke Leopold VI of Austria (b. 1176) on July - 28.   

1285  Death of Queen Keran of Armenia, consort of Leo III of Armenia on July - 28.   

1330  On July - 28 michael III, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies in battle   

1527  On July - 28 death of rodrigo de Bastidas, Spanish conquistador