July 28

    What happened on July 28 in history

    3 events fall on July 28, from 1794 to 1945. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on July 28

    1. 1794

      Robespierre is executed

      The architect of the Terror goes to the guillotine the day after his arrest.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1914

      Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

      The First World War begins one month after Sarajevo.

      Read about RMS Titanic SinkingPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1945

      A bomber hits the Empire State Building

      A B-25 lost in fog strikes the seventy-ninth floor.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

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