28th Collection (#6)

Columbia Glacier, Alaska, 1986
Columbia Glacier, Alaska. False-colour satellite image of the Columbia Glacier, Alaska, USA, taken in 1986. Columbia Glacier descends from an ice field (top) 3, 050 metres above sea level

Ares I-X test rocket launch. View of NASAs Ares I-X test rocket being launched from Launch Complex 39B of the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, on 28th October 2009

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6505
Rocknest site, Mars. View of a patch of windblown sand and dust (right) on the surface of Mars, known as the Rocknest site

Spain (1832). Parade of troops for the kings Ferdinand VII of Spain and Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies (28th June, 1832). Litography. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo de Historia

Spain (1832). Madrid. Church of the Royal Monastery of San Jer󮩭 o in Madrid. Blessing act of the flags that H.M. The Queen gave to the different corps of the army (28th June 1832)

SPAIN. San Fernando. Spain (1930). The prince Juan de Borb󮠤 uring the alligiance to the flag before his father, the king Alfonso XIII, in the Naval School of San Fernando (28th October 1930)

Spain. Second Republic (1931-1936). Fernado de los R� (left) y Miguel Maura (third on the right) in the elections for the Constituent Cortes (Parliament, 28th June 1931)

Siege of La Rochelle. From 10th January 1627 to 28th October 1628. ca. 1640. Detail with Richelieus troops. Anonymous. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

Peru. The oath of the independence (28th July, 1821). In the main square of Lima, JosÚáñe San Martin declares the independence of Peru. Detail. Oil on canvas. PERU. Lima

AUZOU, Pauline (1775-1835). Arrival of the Archduchess Marie-Louise to Compi觮 e. 28th March 1810. 1810. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

Provision appoining Columbus
Provision of the Catholic Monarchs (28th May 1496) appointing Christopher Colombus as Admiral, Viceroy and Governor of the Indies. Date: 1496

Railway line Barcelona-Matar, opened the 28th October 1848. Litography

Illustrated London News front cover of the Prince of Wales
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring a camera portrait of Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) by Hugh Cecil

Battle of Alexandria - Egyptian Campaign
Battle of Alexandria: General Abercrombys men defeat and drive back the French, but he is killed. Alexandria is then returned to Turkish rule. 1801

Blanchard balloon ascent over Nuremberg, Germany

Blanchards balloon ascent, Nuremberg, Germany

The celebrated trotting Stallions Ethan Allen and George M. Patchen: In the first quarter of their great match to Wagons for $2000-mile heats. Over the Union Course, L.I. October 28th 1858

Burning of the Henry Clay steamship near Yonkers

Mr. Bonners horse Joe Elliott, driven by J. Bowen: trotting in harness at Mystic Park, Medford, Mass. June 28th 1872. Date c1873

The yacht Sappho of New York: leaving Sandy Hook July 28th. 1869 bound to Europe. Date c1869. The yacht Sappho of New York: leaving Sandy Hook July 28th. 1869 bound to Europe. Date c1869

U. S. S. Constitution towing the H. B. M. ship Cyane captured Fe
U.S.S. Constitution towing the H.B.M. ship Cyane captured February 28th 1815. Date c1919

Washington Greys 8th Regt. N. Y. S. T. Colonel George Lyons Com
Washington Greys 8th Regt. N.Y.S.T. Colonel George Lyons Com

Sergeant Jasper, of Charleston. Replacing the Colors which had been shot away from Fort Moultrie, during the combined attack of the British Fleet and Army, upon Charleston

Message from King George V after marriage of Princess Mary
Message from King George V to his people after the marriage of his only daughter Princess Mary to Viscount Lascelles, later 6th Earl of Harewood, on 28th February 1922

Bucharest, Romania - Military parade on 28th November 1900, fronted by a number of senior ranking officers. Date: 1900

Villa Medici at Fiesole, 1922
The 15th century Villa Medici at Fiesole, Italy, built for Cosimo de Medici, where Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles spent part of their honeymoon after their wedding on 28th February 1922

Earthquake damage - Messina, Italy
A crumbling Palace on Via Maddalena the result of the devastating earthquake which hit Messina, Sicily, Italy on 28th December 1908. Date: 1908

The cordon of troops at the Winter Palace on Red Sunday
Troops guarding the Winter Palace before the arrival of Russian workers, marching to hand in a protest to Czar Nicolas II

Society at Grand National Meeting at Aintree - 28th March, 1930. Mr Bailey, Lady Ursula Filmer and Lady Serena James at the meeting. Date: 1930

Memorial to first Portuguese soldier killed in action, WW1
Memorial to Antonio Goncalves Curado (1894-1917) of the 12th Company, 28th Infantry Regiment, who died in Flanders during the First World War

Thomas Woodrow Wilson, American President
Thomas Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), 28th President of the United States. Date: circa 1916

President Woodrow Wilson in a rocking chair
Thomas Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), seen here sitting in a rocking chair in the year he was elected 28th President of the United States (he served officially from 1913 until 1921). Date: 1912

Paulhan to Manchester
Louis Paulhan narrowly beats Grahame-White in a flight from London to Manchester (landing en route) : his plane - a Farman biplane - is virtually identical to Grahame-White s. Date: 28th April 1910

Solar eruption. Image 3 of 3. SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) image of the Sun showing a huge coronal mass ejection (CME, lower centre)

Sedum roof, late June
Sedum roof. Image 2 of 4. Garage roof covered with deciduous Sedum sp. matting. Sedum plants are used for green roofs because they are drought tolerant

Caspian Sea evaporation basin from space. North is at top right. The landlocked salt waters of the Caspian Sea (eastern arm, upper left) flow into this large evaporation basin

Total solar eclipse, 1851 artwork
Total Solar Eclipse as viewed from Danzig, Baltic Sea, Germany on July 28th, 1851 at 15:18:20. The planets Venus, Merkury and Jupiter became visible during totaityl phase

Winston Churchill in Mombasa
As under-secretary for the colonies, Winston Churchill arrives at Mombasa on his tour of Africa. Here, he is welcomed by the Governor of the East African Protectorate(wearing the spiked helmet)

French cavalry 1918
Mounted soldiers of the French 28th Cavalry Regiment with British troops at a barricade in Roye on the Western Front in France during World War I in March 1918

The Bonus Army Camp Defended
Fighting between war veterans and United States troops where at its height on 28th July, 1932. Men of the Bonus Army flinging stones and bricks at police who advance upon them

The Bonus Army camp defended: veterans forcibly removed
During the bitter struggle in Pennslysvania Avenue, Washington, on July 28th 1932: police carrying a bonus Army veteran away from the occupied area

Ypres in ruins, 1915
An aerial view of Ypres in August 1915. In the centre is all that remains of the Cloth Hall. Beyond are the ruins of the Cathedral of St. Martin

The Tatler Christmas Number 1930
A front cover illustration by Lewis Baumer showing an ice skater

Modern Weekly magazine cover by David Wright
A front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s

Ascot
Photograph of the recently built Royal Enclosure at Ascot in 1902

Ascot
Crowds gathering near the paddock before the Hunt Cup Race

Ascot
The recently built stands at Ascot

Melting Appeal by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) dressed in a festive, scarlet snowsuit and posing with a snowman. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

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"28th: A Journey Through Time and Milestones" Step into the past as we explore the significance of the 28th in history. From Captain Woolf Barnato's iconic Bentley to the vibrant Spanish Grand Prix poster, this day has witnessed remarkable moments. Unearthed from ancient caves, prehistoric cave art paintings reveal a fascinating glimpse into our ancestors' lives. Meanwhile, the Dionne Quintuplets find solace in their bath, captured in an endearing photograph that graces magazine covers worldwide. In 1955, David Wright's sketch front cover captivated readers with its elegance and allure. And who can forget Queen Victoria's grand Coronation ceremony in 1838? The Sphere Orient Number of 1936 immerses us in a world of opulence and splendor. Scientific breakthroughs also mark this date; chloroform experiments revolutionize medicine while revealing new possibilities for pain relief. Marvel at "The Seated Scribe, " a timeless masterpiece dating back to the 28th-23rd century BC—a testament to human creativity across millennia. Not all events are joyous; London Fire Brigade battles valiantly during the second Brixton Riots on this fateful day. However, love triumphs as Princess Mary weds Viscount Lascelles amidst celebrations that resonate through time since their wedding day in 1922. The number "28th" carries stories untold—each hinting at extraordinary tales woven within its fabric. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel historical threads that have shaped our world.