1. On July 28, 1868, the North Carolina Constitution was adopted. This constitution abolished slavery and affirmed the civil and political rights of African Americans.

2. The Battle of Fort Wagner was fought on July 28, 1863. The battle, which took place near Charleston, South Carolina, was a major engagement of the Civil War and featured the famous 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the first black units in the Union Army. The regiment's valor at Fort Wagner inspired African Americans to enlist in the army.

3. The Wright Brothers took their first flight demonstration in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 28, 1902. This historic event marked the first successful powered flight in human history, and it set in motion the development of modern aviation.

4. On July 28, 1985, Wendell Scott became the first African American inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Scott was a talented driver who competed at the highest levels of stock car racing despite facing discrimination and racism throughout his career.

5. July 28, 2008, was the day that the Charlotte Bobcats' Arena was renamed the Time Warner Cable Arena. The arena, which is located in Uptown Charlotte, is used for many different events, including concerts, performances, and sporting events.