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What Happened on July 28, 1858

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