July 28
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Alphonsa Muttathupadathu(Syro-Malabar Catholic Church), Botvid, Johann Sebastian Bach,George Frederick Handel,Henry Purcell(Episcopal Churchcommemoration), Johann Sebastian Bach,Heinrich Schütz,George Frederick Handel(Lutherancommemoration), Nazarius and Celsus, Pedro Poveda Castroverde, Pope Innocent I, Pope Victor I, Samson of Dol, July 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A collection of Christian feast days celebrated on July 28 across various denominations, honoring saints, martyrs, and renowned composers.
Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval(Canada)
A day in Canada commemorating the Great Upheaval, marking the forced expulsion of Acadian people by British authorities in the 18th century.
Fiestas Patrias, celebrates the independence ofPerufrom Spain by GeneralJosé de San Martínin 1821.
Peru’s Fiestas Patrias on July 28 marks the anniversary of its independence from Spain proclaimed in 1821.
Liberation Day (San Marino)
San Marino’s Liberation Day commemorates the end of fascist occupation on July 28, 1943, celebrating the republic’s freedom and resilience.
Ólavsøka Eve(Faroe Islands)
The evening before Ólavsøka, the Faroe Islands’ national cultural festival, features traditional boat races, music, and community gatherings.
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day on July 28 raises global awareness about viral hepatitis prevention, screening, and treatment.
Alphonsa Muttathupadathu(Syro-Malabar Catholic Church)
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Church commemorates Saint Alphonsa Muttathupadathu, the first woman of Indian origin to be canonized, on July 28.
Botvid
Saint Botvid’s feast day on July 28 honors the Swedish missionary and martyr revered in Scandinavian Christian tradition.
Johann Sebastian Bach,George Frederick Handel,Henry Purcell(Episcopal Churchcommemoration)
The Episcopal Church commemorates composers Bach, Handel, and Purcell on July 28, celebrating their contributions to sacred music.
Events
Troops of the Republic of Pisa and the Republic of Florence clash in the Battle of Cascina.
In 1364, Pisa and Florence armies met at the Battle of Cascina in Tuscany. A significant medieval Italian conflict.
Henry VIII of England marries his fifth wife, Catherine Howard.
On July 28, 1540, King Henry VIII of England married Catherine Howard, his fifth wife. The wedding was marked by elaborate courtly ceremonies.
La Laguna encomienda, known today as the Laguna province in the Philippines, is founded by the Spaniards as one of the oldest encomiendas (provinces) in the country.
In 1571, Spanish colonizers founded the La Laguna encomienda, known today as Laguna province in the Philippines. It became one of the country's oldest colonial provinces.
In the Eighty Years' War, the Spanish capture the strategic Dutch fortress of Schenkenschans.
In 1635, Spanish forces seized the strategic Dutch fortress of Schenkenschans during the Eighty Years' War. The loss disrupted Dutch defenses along the Rhine.
Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins.
The Battle of Warsaw began in 1656 as part of the Second Northern War. Swedish and Brandenburg forces clashed with the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Constitution of the province of Cantabria ratified at the Assembly Hall in Bárcena la Puente, Reocín, Spain.
The provincial constitution of Cantabria was ratified in 1778 at Bárcena la Puente, Spain. This charter established local governance structures in the region.
French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre and Louis Antoine de Saint-Just are executed by guillotine in Paris, France.
Revolutionary leaders Maximilien Robespierre and Louis Antoine de Saint-Just were guillotined in Paris in 1794. Their executions marked the end of the Reign of Terror.
Mahmud II became Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and Caliph of Islam.
Mahmud II ascended to the Ottoman throne and became Caliph of Islam in 1808. His reign initiated major modernizing reforms.
Peninsular War: Battle of Talavera: Sir Arthur Wellesley's British, Portuguese and Spanish army defeats a French force led by Joseph Bonaparte.
British, Portuguese, and Spanish forces under Sir Arthur Wellesley defeated Joseph Bonaparte's army at the Battle of Talavera in 1809. It was a pivotal engagement in the Peninsular War.
Births
Margaret of Durazzo
Queen consort of Naples and Hungary known for her political influence during the late 14th century.
Jacopo Sannazaro
Italian Renaissance poet and humanist best known for the pastoral romance 'Arcadia'.
William
German duke who ruled the united duchies of Jülich, Cleves, and Berg during the 16th century.
Judith Leyster
Dutch Golden Age painter celebrated for her expressive genre scenes and portraits.
Marguerite Louise d'Orléans
French princess of the House of Orléans and Grand Duchess of Tuscany by marriage.
Charles Ancillon
French jurist and diplomat who served the Elector of Brandenburg in the late 17th century.
Thomas Heyward
American judge, planter, and signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina.
Fabre d'Églantine
French actor, playwright, and revolutionary politician during the French Revolution.
Friedrich Wilhelm von Bismarck
German army officer and travel writer known for his vivid accounts of European journeys.
Deaths
Theodosius II
Theodosius II was Eastern Roman Emperor from 408 to 450, renowned for the Theodosian Code and strengthening Constantinople’s defenses.
Athanasius I Gammolo
Athanasius I Gammolo was Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch in the early 7th century, noted for his leadership during theological controversies.
Thankmar
Thankmar was the elder half-brother of Otto I who challenged his brother’s succession and died in a revolt.
Shi Jingtang
Shi Jingtang founded the Later Jin dynasty and became emperor of northern China with Khitan support.
Victor II
Pope Victor II led the Catholic Church from 1055 to 1057, known for his reformist zeal and mediation between secular powers.
William Clito
William Clito was the son of Robert Curthose and a nephew of Henry I of England who claimed the duchy of Normandy.
Leopold VI
Leopold VI, known as “the Glorious,” was Duke of Austria from 1198 who fostered cultural growth and led troops in the Fifth Crusade.
Walter de Burgh
Walter de Burgh was a 13th-century Anglo-Norman noble who became the first Earl of Ulster and served as Justiciar of Ireland.
Keran
Keran was queen consort of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia who ruled alongside her husband Leo II in the late 13th century.