Historical Events
- Guatemala becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty
Sports History
NY Ranger center Mark Messier signs with Vancouver for $20M for 3 yrs
- Peter Graf, father of Steffi, enters German jail for tax evasion
Famous Weddings
- Two-time Grammy Award winner Sheena Easton (38) weds documentary director Timothy Delarm (35) in Las Vegas
Famous Deaths
- Rosalie Crutchley, British actress (Armchair Theatre: Black Limelight, Four Weddings and a Funeral), dies at 77
- Seni Pramoj, Prime Minister of Thailand (1945-46, 75, 76), dies at 92
About July 28, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Ft. 112
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