July 28: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 1402At the Battle of Ankara, Timur defeated the Ottoman army led by Bayezid the Thunderbolt.
2. 1808Mahmud II, who would become known for his innovative reforms, ascended the Ottoman throne.
3. 1896Miami, Florida, was incorporated as a municipality, officially becoming a city.
4. 1939The famous Anglo-Saxon helmet was found during excavations at Sutton Hoo in England.
5. 1984The Summer Olympics in Los Angeles began with a spectacular opening ceremony.

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