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'''April 28''' is the 118th day of the year (119th in leap years) in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar Gregorian Calendar]. It is preceded by [[April 27]], and succeeded by [[April 29]]. Following April 28, there are 247 days in the year. | |||
' | ==Blavatsky's Gem of the Day== | ||
"Every time the believer pronounces the word [[Praṇava|OM]], he renews the allegiance to the divine potentiality enshrined within the [[Soul]]." | |||
==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 – [[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. | ||
* 2014 – Announcement that [[Tim Boyd]] was elected as eighth President of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)|Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India]]. | |||
==Births== | ==Births== | ||
* 1904 – [[Dora van Gelder Kunz]], President of the [[Theosophical Society in America]] 1975-1987 (d. 1999) | * 1904 – [[Dora van Gelder Kunz]], President of the [[Theosophical Society in America]] 1975-1987 (d. [[August 25]], 1999) | ||
==Deaths== | ==Deaths== | ||
* | * None listed for this date. | ||
==Holidays and observances== | ==Holidays and observances== | ||
* | * None listed for this date. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:24, 12 February 2015
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.
Blavatsky's Gem of the Day
"Every time the believer pronounces the word OM, he renews the allegiance to the divine potentiality enshrined within the Soul."
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.
- 2014 – Announcement that Tim Boyd was elected as eighth President of the Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India.
Births
- 1904 – Dora van Gelder Kunz, President of the Theosophical Society in America 1975-1987 (d. August 25, 1999)
Deaths
- None listed for this date.
Holidays and observances
- None listed for this date.
External links
Calendar
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