Notable Events on July 28: From Empire State Crash to Kennewick Man

Historical highlights include the 1945 B-25 crash into the Empire State Building and the 1996 discovery of ancient remains in Washington.

On July 28, 1945, a B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building, killing 14 people.
The 1996 discovery of Kennewick Man revealed 8,000-year-old human skeletal remains in Washington.
Other significant events include the 1976 China earthquake and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics boycott.
Susan Smith was sentenced to life in prison in 1995 for drowning her two sons.
The Irish Republican Army ended its armed campaign against British rule in 2004.