Historical Events
Execution of Maximilien Robespierre
French Revolutionary figure Maximilien Robespierre and 22 other leaders of "the Terror" guillotined to thunderous cheers in Paris
Josephine de Beauharnais
Joséphine de Beauharnais, future Empress of the French and first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, is released from prison five days after the execution of her first husband, Alexandre de Beauharnais
Famous Birthdays
- Ignaz Bösendorfer, Austrian musician, and piano maker, born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1859)
Famous Deaths
- Georges Couthon, French politician and lawyer during French Revolution (worked closely with Robespierre in Legislative Assembly), guillotined at 39
Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794)
French revolutionary (President of the National Convention, Member of Committee of Public Safety), executed by guillotine at 36
Died in 1794 1794 Highlights
About July 28, 1794
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 229 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
