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Tuesday, 28 July 2026

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1929
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, redecorator.
US 97 yrs ago
1943
Mike Bloomfield
US 83 yrs ago

► Events on this day 5 entries

1900
The Hamburger is created by Louis Lassing in Connecticut.
US 126 yrs ago
1914
The Foxtrot is first danced at the New Amsterdam Roof Garden, in New York City. Music by Harry Fox (who else?)
US 112 yrs ago
1933
First Singing Telegram is delivered (to Rudy Vallee.)
US 93 yrs ago
1975
The "Hustle" hits #1 on disco charts.
US 51 yrs ago
1996
Charles Austin wins first Gold Medal for the United States since 1968 in the high jump competition.
US 30 yrs ago