July 28: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2020: The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the world's most ambitious nuclear fusion project, commenced its critical assembly phase in Saint-Paul-lez-Durance, France. This groundbreaking international collaboration aims to develop sustainable, clean energy by replicating the nuclear fusion process that powers the sun, potentially revolutionizing global energy production.
• 2014: Ukrainian military forces successfully retook strategic locations including Savur Mohyla, Debaltseve, and Shakhtarsk in Donetsk from pro-Russian separatists. In response, the US and EU escalated sanctions against Russia.
• 2011: A violent confrontation occurred on Jolo Island between Philippine Army soldiers and Abu Sayyaf militants, resulting in seven soldiers killed and 21 others wounded during the intense engagement.
• 2010: An Airblue Airbus A321 passenger jet crashed into the Margalla Hills near Islamabad, Pakistan during heavy monsoon rains and thick fog, resulting in the death of all 152 people on board. This tragic incident represents the deadliest aviation accident in Pakistan's history and the first involving an Airbus A321.
• 2004: Francis Crick was an eminent English molecular biologist who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding DNA's structure and genetic mechanisms. As a co-discoverer of the double helix structure of DNA alongside James Watson, he revolutionized modern genetics and molecular biology.
• 1999: Trygve Haavelmo, a distinguished Norwegian economist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away on this date. Haavelmo was known for his groundbreaking work in econometrics and statistical analysis, significantly contributing to economic theory and methodology. His Nobel Prize recognized his pioneering research in understanding complex economic systems and developing probabilistic approaches to economic modeling.
• 1998: Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern, receives transactional immunity in exchange for her grand jury testimony regarding her controversial relationship with US President Bill Clinton. This pivotal moment in the scandal would significantly impact American political discourse and presidential history.
• 1995: Alberto Fujimori was sworn in for his second consecutive term as the Constitutional President of Peru. During this period, Fujimori continued his controversial leadership, implementing significant political and economic reforms while also facing increasing criticism for his authoritarian tendencies.
• 1993: Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners became the third player in MLB history to hit home runs in 8 consecutive games, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess.
• 1988: IBM announced a price increase for its older computer models, reflecting the company's strategic pricing and product lifecycle management during a period of rapid technological advancement in the late 1980s.

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July 28th marks the 209th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 210th in case of leap years).

There are 156 days remaining until the end of the year.

July 28th is the 28th day of the month of July.

What day of the week is July 28?

On July 28th, 2025 the day of the week is Monday.

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The zodiac sign associated with July 28th is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.

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