On July 28, a multitude of significant historical events unfolded across the centuries, spanning the worlds of music, politics, civil rights, and natural disaster. This date marks the passing of Johann Sebastian Bach in 1750, a towering figure in classical music whose masterpieces like the „Brandenburg Concertos” continue to resonate. It also commemorates Peru’s proclamation of independence from Spain in 1821 by José de San Martín, a pivotal moment in South American history. In the United States, the day is notable for the 1866 commissioning of 18-year-old Vinnie Ream to sculpt a statue of President Lincoln, making her the first and youngest female artist to receive such a federal commission. Two years later, in 1868, the 14th Amendment was certified, guaranteeing citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., including former slaves.
The early 20th century saw several pivotal and tragic events on July 28. In 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, effectively triggering World War I just one month after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Three years later in 1917, the Silent Parade in New York City saw an estimated 10,000 Black Americans march in protest of racial violence and discrimination, a landmark civil rights demonstration organized by the NAACP. The date also saw the release of „White Zombie” in 1932, the first feature-length zombie film, and the controversial eviction of the „Bonus Army” of WWI veterans from Washington, D.C. by order of President Herbert Hoover in the same year. Further wartime history includes Joseph Stalin’s issuing of Order No. 227 („Not a step back!”) in 1942, and the tragic 1945 crash of a B-25 bomber into the Empire State Building due to heavy fog, killing 14.
Later in the 20th century, July 28 witnessed both environmental and geological milestones, as well as a crucial step toward peace. In 1975, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the grizzly bear as a threatened species in the lower 48 states, granting it federal protection. Just one year later, in 1976, the catastrophic Tangshan earthquake struck China, killing over 242,000 people and ranking among the deadliest in modern history. Decades later, in 2005, a major political shift occurred when the Irish Republican Army announced an end to its 36-year armed campaign against British rule, committing to exclusively peaceful and democratic means. These diverse events, from artistic achievements to social justice, war, and nature’s fury, collectively shape the rich tapestry of July 28 in world history.
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