1959, 28 July
The British Colonial Secretary, Alan Lennox-Boyd, has publically stated that Britain will not abdicate its responsibilities in Africa following parliamentary opposition attacks on the governments conduct. It follows the revelation that 51 Africans were killed by security forces during unrest in Nyasaland and that 11 Mau Mau prisoners had died in the Hola Detention Camp in Kenya.
1960, 28 July
United Nations chief, Dag Hammarskjold lands in Leopoldville, Congo.
1976, 28 July
Following Ugandan President Idi Amin Dada's support for the pro-Palestinian hijackers at Entebbe airport earlier this month, Britain breaks off diplomatic relations.
1985, 28 July
President Apolo Milton Obote of Uganda is ousted in a military coup. Basilio Olara Okello takes power as the Chairman of the Military Council.
