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Historical events for
Sunday, 28 July 2024

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  • Birth

    Karl Raimund Popper

    Áustria

    Austrian-British philosopher, known for his contributions to the philosophy of science and for proposing falsificationism as a scientific method.

  • Birth

    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

    EUA

    First Lady of the USA between 1960 and 1963, wife of President John F. Kennedy, and later married to Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis.

  • Birth

    Riccardo Muti

    Itália

    Renowned Italian conductor known for his direction of prestigious orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony.

  • Birth

    Richard Wright

    Inglaterra

    Richard Wright (born July 28, 1943, and died September 15, 2008) was a genius British keyboardist and composer. As a founding member of Pink Floyd, his melodic sensibility and harmonic textures were fundamental to the sonic architecture of albums like "The Dark Side of the Moon".

    † 15/9/2008
  • Birth

    Roger Waters

    Inglaterra

    Roger Waters, bassist and main songwriter for Pink Floyd, known for his central role in the creation of conceptual albums and his profound lyrics, was born.

  • Birth

    Jim Davis

    Jim Davis, the creator of Garfield, one of the most popular comic strips in the world, was born on this day.

  • Birth

    Hugo Chavez

    Venezuela

    Hugo Chávez (born July 28, 1954, and died March 5, 2013) was the President of Venezuela and the central figure of the Bolivarian Revolution. His mandate redefined Latin American geopolitics through socialist policies, resource nationalization, and a strong anti-imperialist discourse.

    † 5/3/2013
  • Birth

    Daniel Mercury

    Brasil

    Brazilian singer and songwriter, one of the main artists of axé music, known for hits such as "O Canto da Cidade".

  • History

    Anniversary of the Afonsinas Ordinations

    Portugal

    Promulgation of the Ordenações Afonsinas, the first Portuguese legal code, compiled during the reign of D. Afonso V.

  • History

    Peruvian Independence Day

    Peruvian Independence Day celebration. This day marks Peru's independence, which occurred on July 28, 1821, when it became independent from Spain.

  • History

    World Hepatitis Day

    Global

    Awareness day about hepatitis, an inflammatory liver disease, with prevention campaigns and information about the different types of hepatitis and how it is transmitted.

  • History

    World Nature Conservation Day

    Global

    Day dedicated to promoting the conservation and protection of the planet's natural resources, with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity and ecosystems.

  • History

    Saint Victor I's Day

    Global

    Celebration of Saint Victor I, pope and martyr of the Catholic Church, known for his defense of the Christian faith and the persecution he faced during his papacy.

  • Sport

    Grande Prémio de F1 da Bélgica

    Spa, Bélgica

    Corrida de Fórmula 1 no Circuito de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Bélgica. Hora: 13:00 GMT