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It happened today – this day in history – July 28
1148: Crusaders abandon their siege of Damascus. 1540: Thomas Cromwell, chief minister for Henry VIII is executed for treason and heresy. On the same day, the, 49-year old king marries fifth wife, 17 year-old Catherine Howard. 1643: Oliver Cromwell defeats …