1. On July 28, 1868, the city of Atlantic City was officially incorporated. Originally a small fishing village, Atlantic City grew into a popular vacation destination in the late 1800s and early 1900s, known for its boardwalk and beach.

2. The Hindenburg disaster occurred on July 28, 1937, when the German airship caught fire and crashed in flames at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New Jersey. The tragedy claimed the lives of 36 people and marked the end of the era of passenger airships.

3. Baseball legend Yogi Berra, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, made his major league debut on July 28, 1946, playing for the New York Yankees. Berra would go on to become a 10-time World Series champion and three-time American League MVP.

4. July 28, 1986 marked the dedication of Liberty State Park in Jersey City. The park sits on the site of the former Central Railroad of New Jersey terminal, which was the embarkation point for millions of immigrants coming to the United States through Ellis Island.

5. In 2016, New Jersey native Carli Lloyd made history by scoring a hat trick in the first 15 minutes of the Olympic women's soccer final against Japan. The performance helped lead the United States to a 5-2 victory and cemented Lloyd's legacy as one of the greatest soccer players of all time.