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Historical Events of July 28: From Olympics to World War I

July 28 marks significant historical events including the opening of the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics and the start of World War I in 1914. Other notable occurrences include the execution of Robespierre during the French Revolution and a tragic shooting at a garlic festival in 2019.

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