28 Iulie, calendarul zilei: Începe primul război mondial. Se sting Antonio Vivaldi și Johann Sebastian Bach

On July 28, significant historical events occurred, including Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia in 1914, marking the start of World War I. Notable figures like Antonio Vivaldi and Johann Sebastian Bach also died on this date, both influential composers of the Baroque period. Vivaldi passed away in 1741, while Bach died in 1750, leaving a lasting impact on classical music. Other notable events include the independence of Peru in 1821 and the devastating Tangshan earthquake in 1976.