Historical Events
- First use of fingerprints as a means of identification is made by Sir William James Herschel of the Indian Civil Service
- French photographer and balloonist Nadar takes the 1st airborne photo, in a balloon, of French village of Petit-Becetre 80 meters in the air
About July 28, 1858
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 165 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo