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==Events==
==Events==
* 1885 – [[Buddhist flag]], symbol of Buddhist solidarity promoted by [[Henry Steel Olcott|Col. Olcott]], was introduced in Sri Lanka on a [[Wesak]] Full Moon Day.
* 1885 – [[Buddhist flag]], symbol of Buddhist solidarity promoted by [[Henry Steel Olcott|Col. Olcott]], was introduced in Sri Lanka on a [[Wesak]] Full Moon Day.
* 1885 – [[Wesak]], Buddhist commemoration of the birth, enlightenment, and death of [[Gautama Buddha]], became officially recognized in British Ceylon.
* 1895 – "The Theosophical Society in America" was established at contentious Convention in Boston, with [[William Quan Judge]] elected as President for life.
* 1895 – "The Theosophical Society in America" was established at contentious Convention in Boston, with [[William Quan Judge]] elected as President for life.



Revision as of 17:59, 12 September 2013


April 28 is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. It is preceded by April 27, and succeeded by April 29. Following April 28, there are 247 days in the year.

Events

  • 1885 – Buddhist flag, symbol of Buddhist solidarity promoted by Col. Olcott, was introduced in Sri Lanka on a Wesak Full Moon Day.
  • 1885 – Wesak, Buddhist commemoration of the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha, became officially recognized in British Ceylon.
  • 1895 – "The Theosophical Society in America" was established at contentious Convention in Boston, with William Quan Judge elected as President for life.

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