Historical events for
Tuesday, 28 July 2026

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

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

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

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".

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.

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

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.

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

Start of work on the Monastery of Santa Cruz de Coimbra, one of the most important monasteries in the history of Portugal, founded by D. Afonso Henriques.

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

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

A United States Air Force B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building in New York, causing a fire and resulting in the deaths of 14 people.

France carried out a nuclear test at Mururoa Atoll in the South Pacific, part of a series of tests that generated international controversy.

Foundation of the Berardo Collection, one of the most important collections of modern and contemporary art in Portugal, located at the Centro Cultural de Belém, in Lisbon.

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

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.

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.