Famous Birthdays
- Gerard Manley Hopkins, English poet (Windhover), born in Stratford, London (d. 1889)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Bonaparte, older brother of Napoleon I and King of Naples and Spain, dies at 76
1844 Highlights
About July 28, 1844
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 178 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
