Historical Events
- 46,000 year old minuscule pair of roundworms revived from their cryptobiotic state after being frozen in Siberian permafrost - proves life can be stopped then restarted according to scientists [1]
- A 1978 Toyota Landcruiser named the 'Mud Crab" drives 7km underwater at 30ft deep to cross Darwin's harbour, likely breaking world records [1]
- Infamous lunch in Leongatha, Australia, that results in three deaths through suspected mushroom poisoning. Cook Erin Patterson later arrested for murder. [1]
Famous Deaths
- Clive Rowlands, Welsh rugby union scrum half (14 caps; Abercraf RFC, Pontypool RFC, Llanelli RFC, Swansea RFC), dies after a fall at 85
- David W. Potter, Scottish sports writer (published 60+ books, primarily Scottish football & cricket), dies at 74
- George Wilson. American basketball center (NCAA C'ship 1962 Uni of Cincinnati; Olympic gold 1964; Cincinnati Royals, Chicago Bulls, Seattle SuperSonics, Phoenix Suns), dies at 81
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About July 29, 2023
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
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