28 July
signifies global upheaval, historic discovery, India’s sovereignty struggles,
and ongoing regional resilience in Assam.
🌍 Global Events
1914 – Outbreak of World War I
Austria‑Hungary
declares war on Serbia, launching World War I—a conflict that dramatically
reshaped modern geopolitics.
1976 – Tangshan Earthquake strikes China
A magnitude‑7.6
tremor devastates Tangshan and surrounding areas, causing over 240,000
deaths—one of the deadliest quakes in history.
🇮🇳 India
1921 – Congress boycotts the Prince of Wales’ visit
Aligning with
Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement, the Indian National Congress refuses to
welcome the royal visitor—marking a pivotal moment in civil resistance.
1979 – Charan Singh becomes Prime Minister
On 28 July,
Chaudhary Charan Singh assumed office as India’s fifth Prime Minister—leading a
short‑lived coalition government amid political turbulence.
🌾 Assam & Northeast India
2025 – Assam issues drought relief appeals
With July
rainfall below normal, Assam declared a drought-like situation; the state’s
Disaster Management Minister requested central assistance to support
agriculture and water security.
🎂 Birthdays
🇮🇳 Indian Personalities
H. S. S.
Lawrence (1923)
Educationalist born in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, known for restructuring
educational systems in India.
Hiren
Bhattacharyya (1932)
Renowned Assamese poet from Jorhat whose lyrical works earned him lasting
literary acclaim.
Dulquer Salmaan
(1986)
Malayalam film actor and producer born in Kochi, celebrated across Southern
Indian cinema.
🌍 International Personalities
Beatrix Potter
(1866)
British author and illustrator famed for creating The Tale of Peter Rabbit
and pioneering conservation efforts.
Hugo Chávez
(1954)
Former Venezuelan President known for socialist reforms and strong
international presence.
Bill Bradley
(1943)
American basketball star and U.S. Senator, noted for contributions in sports
and politics.
🕯️ Deaths
🇮🇳 Indian Personalities
Charu Majumdar
(1972)
Founder of the Naxalite movement, died in police custody today—honored by many
revolutionary groups.
Mahasweta Devi
(2016)
Eminent Bengali writer and social activist who fiercely advocated for tribal
and marginalized communities.
🌍 International Personalities
Francis Crick
(2004)
British molecular biologist who co-discovered the structure of DNA, earning the
Nobel Prize in 1962.
💡 Did You Know?
Austria‑Hungary’s
declaration of war officially set off alliances that brought over 30 nations
into WWI within weeks.
Assam’s water crisis in July 2025 has prompted proactive central intervention
to safeguard rain-fed agriculture and local livelihoods.
🔚 Final Thoughts
28 July ties
together narratives of war, reform, and local resilience: from the start of
global conflict and civil rights milestones to drought struggles in Assam and
the legacies of regional and international figures born or remembered today.
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