July 28 in Firearms History

2 dates for gun owners on July 28

  • Remembered 1
  • Military 1
  1. Remembered1895 · 131 years ago

    Jean LeMat (died)

    Jean Alexandre LeMat

    April 15, 1821 - July 28, 1895

    born in France

    1843 - immigrated to the United States

    Oct 21, 1856 - Grapeshot revolver patented

  2. Military1992 · 34 years ago

    Buffalo Soldiers Day

    Buffalo Soldiers Day is celebrated annually on July 28.To learn more about the brave African-Americans in the U.S. Army go to: https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/index.html

    In honor of the first Black Army regiments we observe Buffalo Soldiers Day on July 28 since 1992

    The date commemorates the creation of 6 regular Army regiments of black enlisted men in 1866, two cavalry and 4 infantry

    The first Buffalo Soldiers Day was in 1992.

    Congress passed a resolution creating the day,  President George Bush issued a proclamation in observance of the day July 28, 1992

    General Colin Powell dedicated a monument to the Buffalo Soldier at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in 1992

     

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