What Happened on December 28?
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EVENTS ON DECEMBER 28
Explore the most important historical events that happened on December 28, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Iowa
Year:
1846
Iowa is admitted as the 29th U.S. state.
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South Australia
Year:
1836
South Australia and Adelaide are founded.
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Spanish attempts to reconquer Mexico
Year:
1836
Spain recognizes the independence of Mexico with the signing of the Santa María–Calatrava Treaty.
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Tay Bridge disaster
Year:
1879
Tay Bridge disaster: The central part of the Tay Rail Bridge in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom collapses as a train passes over it, killing 75.
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Indian National Congress
Year:
1885
Indian National Congress, a political party of India, is founded in Bombay Presidency, British India.
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Syracuse Pros
Year:
1902
The Syracuse Athletic Club defeat the New York Philadelphians, 5–0, in the first indoor professional football game, which was held at Madison Square Garden.
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Auguste and Louis Lumière
Year:
1895
The Lumière brothers perform for their first paying audience at the Grand Cafe in Boulevard des Capucines.
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Wilhelm Röntgen
Year:
1895
Wilhelm Röntgen publishes a paper detailing his discovery of a new type of radiation, which later will be known as x-rays.
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BIRTHS ON DECEMBER 28
Discover famous people and historical figures born on December 28, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Ratan Tata
Year of birth:
1937
Ratan Tata, Indian businessman and philanthropist (died 2024)
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Rudi Faßnacht
Year of birth:
1934
Rudi Faßnacht, German footballer and manager (died 2000)
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Maggie Smith
Year of birth:
1934
Maggie Smith, English actress (died 2024)
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John Y. Brown Jr.
Year of birth:
1933
John Y. Brown Jr., American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 55th Governor of Kentucky (died 2022)
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Frank McLintock
Year of birth:
1939
Frank McLintock, Scottish footballer and manager
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Don Francisco (television host)
Year of birth:
1940
Don Francisco, Chilean-American journalist and talk show host
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David Peterson
Year of birth:
1943
David Peterson, Canadian lawyer and politician, 20th Premier of Ontario
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Joan Ruddock
Year of birth:
1943
Joan Ruddock, Welsh politician
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DEATHS ON DECEMBER 28
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on December 28, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Jack Blackham
Year of death:
1932
Jack Blackham, Australian cricketer (born 1854)
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Léon Bakst
Year of death:
1924
Léon Bakst, Russian painter and costume designer (born 1866)
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Clarence Day
Year of death:
1935
Clarence Day, American author and illustrator (born 1874)
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Maurice Ravel
Year of death:
1937
Maurice Ravel, French pianist and composer (born 1875)
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Florence Lawrence
Year of death:
1938
Florence Lawrence, Canadian actress (born 1886)
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Johannes Rydberg
Year of death:
1919
Johannes Rydberg, Swedish physicist and academic (born 1854)
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Olavo Bilac
Year of death:
1918
Olavo Bilac, Brazilian poet and journalist (born 1865)
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Louise Granberg
Year of death:
1907
Louise Granberg, Swedish playwright (born 1812)
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HOLIDAYS ON DECEMBER 28
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on December 28 around the world.
Cain and Abel
Christian feast day: Abel (Coptic Church)
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Twelve Days of Christmas
The fourth of the Twelve Days of Christmas (Western Christianity)
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Simon the Athonite
Christian feast day: Simon the Athonite
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December 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: December 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Els Enfarinats
Christian feast day: Feast of the Holy Innocents or Childermas; in Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated with pranks (inocentadas), similar to April Fools' Day (Catholic Church, Church of England, Lutheran Church), and its related observances: Els Enfarinats (Ibi, Spain)
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Caterina Volpicelli
Christian feast day: Caterina Volpicelli
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Public holidays in South Sudan
Republic Day (South Sudan)
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Proclamation Day
Proclamation Day (South Australia), celebration started on the day following Christmas (South Australia)
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