How Many Days Until December 28th
Knowing how many days ahead we have until a specific date can be very important in many situations - find out how many days are left until December 28th.
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December 28th: Day Overview and Fun Facts
- Day of the Year: December 28th is the 362nd day of the year in common years and the 363rd in leap years.
- Days Remaining: There are 3 days left in the year after December 28th.
Fun Facts About December 28th
- The End of the Holy Innocents' Massacre: December 28th is observed as Holy Innocents’ Day, commemorating the biblical account of King Herod’s massacre of male infants in Bethlehem, as described in the Gospel of Matthew.
- The Iowa Territory is Established: On December 28, 1846, Iowa became the 29th state to join the United States, transitioning from a frontier territory to statehood.
- The First Commercial Movie Projector Demonstration: On December 28, 1895, Auguste and Louis Lumière held the first public screening of a motion picture in Paris, marking the birth of cinema.
- The Peak of the Spanish Flu Pandemic: On December 28, 1918, the Spanish Flu pandemic was at one of its deadliest points, having killed millions worldwide and reshaping public health policies for future outbreaks.
- The Completion of Westminster Abbey: On December 28, 1065, Westminster Abbey was officially consecrated in London, becoming one of the most important religious and historical sites in England.
- The Largest Ever Earthquake in Europe: On December 28, 1908, the Messina earthquake struck southern Italy, measuring 7.1 magnitude, killing over 100,000 people, and causing a massive tsunami.
- The End of the Soviet Union's Parliament: On December 28, 1989, the Supreme Soviet (Parliament) of the USSR met for the last time, finalizing the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which officially ended on December 31.
- The First U.S. Patent for a Chewing Gum Machine: On December 28, 1926, the first vending machine for chewing gum was patented, paving the way for modern vending machines worldwide.
- The Start of the Great Soviet Famine (Holodomor): On December 28, 1932, Joseph Stalin’s policies led to mass starvation in Ukraine, known as the Holodomor, which resulted in millions of deaths.
Notable Birthdays:
- Woodrow Wilson (1856): 28th President of the United States, known for leading the U.S. through World War I and establishing the League of Nations.
- Maggie Smith (1934): Acclaimed British actress, known for Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter films.
- Denzel Washington (1954): Academy Award-winning actor, known for Training Day and Glory.
Fun Observation
December 28th is a day of major historical events and cultural milestones. From the birth of cinema and Westminster Abbey’s completion to the dissolution of the USSR and Iowa’s statehood, this date highlights innovation, tragedy, and global change throughout history.
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