July 28 in history: Fingerprints being used for personal identification in India, and more

 | Updated: Jul 28, 2021, 08:26 AM IST

Here is what happened in the history today

Sir William Herschel begins using fingerprints for personal identification in India

Sir William Herschel begins using fingerprints for personal identification in India

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World War I officially begins as Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia

World War I officially begins as Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia

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Walt Disney's animated musical film "Alice In Wonderland" is released

Walt Disney's animated musical film "Alice In Wonderland" is released

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8.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tangshan, China, kills over 240,000

8.2 magnitude earthquake hits Tangshan, China, kills over 240,000

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Irish Republican Army ends its armed campaign against British rule after 36 years

Irish Republican Army ends its armed campaign against British rule after 36 years

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