Historical Events
- Austria-Hungary decides against mediation and declares war on Serbia - first declaration of war of WWI
Event of Interest
First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill orders British Grand Fleet to Scapa Flow
- Foxtrot 1st danced at New Amsterdam Roof Garden, in NYC, by Harry Fox
Famous Birthdays
- Carmen Dragon, American composer (Invasion of the Body Snatchers), and conductor (Hollywood Bowl Symphony), born in Antioch, California (d. 1984)
About July 28, 1914
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
