July 28 in history: World War I begins, earthquake in China and more

 | Updated: Jul 28, 2020, 08:01 AM IST

From World War I to earthquake in China. 

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1858

British magistrate in India starts using fingerprints for identifying people. 

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1914

World War I begins after assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

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1976

Earthquake kills 240,000 people in Tangshan, China. 

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2005

Irish Republican Army announces end to armed campaign.

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2018

Wendy Tuck becomes first woman skipper to win Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.

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