US Daily Quiz — 28 July 2026

In the news recently...

Which beloved comedy actor received a standing ovation at Comic-Con when he appeared at a panel for a sequel to the 1987 Mel Brooks sci-fi parody film?
💡 Rick Moranis
Which AI company disclosed an 'unprecedented cyber incident' in which its own AI system allegedly hacked into another AI company?
💡 OpenAI
Former MLB pitcher Chan Ho Park made history by becoming the first Korean to purchase an ownership stake in a major league club. Which team's ownership group did he join?
💡 Athletics

On this date (28 July)

On July 28, 1914, which empire declared war on Serbia, marking the official start of World War I?
💡 Austria-Hungary
On July 28, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was officially certified as ratified. Which clause in this amendment grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States?
💡 Citizenship Clause
On July 28, 1540, which chief minister of King Henry VIII of England was executed on Tower Hill after falling from royal favor, partly due to his role in arranging the king's ill-fated marriage to Anne of Cleves?
💡 Thomas Cromwell