Historical Events
- 118°F (48°C), Orofino, Idaho (state record)
Famous Birthdays
- Jacques d'Amboise, American ballet dancer, and choreographer (NYC Ballet Company, 1949-84), actor (Seven Brides For Seven Brothers), and educator (founded National Dance Institute, 1976), born in Dedham Massachusetts (d. 2021) [1]
- Norman D. Shumway, American politician (Rep-R-California, 1979-91), born in Phoenix, Arizona
- Ron Flowers, English soccer midfielder (49 caps; Wolverhampton Wanderers 467 games), born in Doncaster, England (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Louis Tancred, South African cricket batsman (14 Tests, 2 x 50; Transvaal), dies at 57
Marie Dressler (1868-1934)
Canadian-American actress (Dinner at 8, Anna Christie), dies of cancer at 65
1934 Highlights
About July 28, 1934
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 88 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
