Births on July 28

Andrew V. McLaglen

Born on July 28, 1920

Andrew V. McLaglen, English-American director and producer (d. 2014)

Andrew Victor McLaglen (July 28, 1920 – August 30, 2014) was a British-born American film and television director, known for

Westerns and adventure films, often starring John Wayne or James Stewart.According to one obituary "His career in many ways mirrored that of Ted Post, another inexhaustible director of series television and undemanding movies: reliable rather than stylish, both were nimble soldiers of fortune renowned for bringing work in on time and on budget... Like the best journeymen, he took us on some heroic, enjoyable excursions. "

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19 Jan

League of Nations
The United States Senate votes against joining the League of Nations.
8 Mar

Arab
The Arab Kingdom of Syria, the first modern Arab state to come into existence, is established.
19 Mar

Treaty of Versailles
The United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles for the second time (the first time was on November 19, 1919).
28 Apr

Soviet Union
Azerbaijan is added to the Soviet Union.
25 Oct

Sinn Féin
After 74 days on hunger strike in Brixton Prison, England, the Sinn Féin Lord Mayor of Cork, Terence MacSwiney dies.

Births on July 28

Andrew V. McLaglen

Born on July 28, 1920

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