In History, Today on July 28

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, highlighting the rising number of cases and the spread of the virus beyond endemic regions.

The Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, continued with events held under strict health protocols and without spectators.

NASA announced that its countdown to the launch of Parker Solar Probe had entered into final week leading to a planned launch on August 11, 2018. The probe aimed to study the outer corona of the Sun.

The United States Senate rejects a proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, with a dramatic vote that ends with a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Mike Pence.

Hillary Clinton accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States, becoming the first woman to be nominated for president by a major U.S. political party.

Pope Francis conducted a mass for over three million people on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marking the conclusion of World Youth Day 2013.

The United Nations General Assembly declared access to clean water and sanitation a human right, recognizing the essential role of water in sustaining life and health.

The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) formally announced an end to its armed campaign, stating that it would pursue its objectives through peaceful means.

Australian and Italian skateboarders Simone Scholz and Sitcom team member Fabio Paterno initiated an intercultural skateboarding exchange, holding a demonstration in Milan to celebrate urban sporting cultures.

The Tangshan earthquake, one of the deadliest in recorded history, struck Tangshan, China, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

A B-25 bomber crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building in New York City due to fog, killing 14 people.

The Bonus Army, a group of World War I veterans, was forcibly dispersed by the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C., after protesting for early payment of a promised bonus.

World War I began as Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

The city of Miami, Florida, is officially incorporated.

The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was certified, granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves.

The Battle of Ezra Church took place during the American Civil War, resulting in a Union victory under Major General William T. Sherman.

The first part of the Great Moon Hoax was published in the New York Sun.

Peru declared its independence from Spain, marking a significant moment in the Latin American wars of independence.

Maximilien Robespierre, a leading figure in the French Revolution, was executed by guillotine, marking the end of the Reign of Terror.

Francis Drake, the English explorer, completed his journey through the Pacific Ocean after departing from North America on his circumnavigation of the globe. This journey would ultimately contribute to England's global exploration and colonial endeavors.

Thomas Cromwell, chief minister to King Henry VIII of England, was executed on charges of treason and heresy.

The Battle of Cascina took place between the Republic of Florence and the Republic of Pisa, part of the ongoing conflicts in Italy during the 14th century.

Battle of Velbazhd: A significant medieval battle between the Kingdom of Serbia and the Bulgarian Empire, resulting in a decisive Serbian victory that solidified Serbian power in the Balkans.

The Roman Emperor Theodosius II died after falling from his horse while hunting. His death led to a succession crisis and the eventual rise of Marcian as the new emperor.