Historical Events
Ex-slaves Granted Citizenship
US Secretary of State William H. Seward announces 14th Amendment ratified by states, grants citizenship to ex-slaves
Famous Birthdays
- George Morren, Flemish painter and sculptor, born in Antwerp (d. 1941)
- Thomas P. Krag, Norwegian author and novelist (Jon Graeff, Ulf Ran), born in Kragerø, Norway (d. 1913)
About July 28, 1868
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 155 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
