July 28

Wednesday 28, 1976:

The Tangshan earthquake measuring between 7.8 and 8.2 magnitude flattens Tangshan, China, killing 242,769 and injuring 164,851.

Sunday 28, 1878:

Great Britain's William Gowland becomes the first non-Japanese to reach Yarigatake peak (3,180 meters), and he names the mountain the Japanese Alps, a name that is eventually used to refer to the entire mountain range.

Monday 28, 1873:

The Japanese government implements land and tax reform as part of the Meiji Restoration reforms.

Thursday 28, 1864:

Confederate troops make a third unsuccessful attempt to drive Union forces from Atlanta, Georgia.

Friday 28, 1493:

Great fire in Moscow