December 28th 2024.
Hello there, it's a beautiful Saturday, Dec. 28, and we're on the 363rd day of 2024. Can you believe the year is almost over? Only three days left! Let's take a moment to reflect on the events that have occurred on this day in history.
On Dec. 28, 2015, something tragic happened. A grand jury in Cleveland decided not to indict two white police officers for the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was Black. He was shot while carrying what turned out to be a toy pellet gun. This case sparked national outrage and brought attention to the ongoing issue of police brutality towards Black individuals.
But on a brighter note, let's also remember the Lumiere brothers, Auguste and Louis, who held the first public showing of their films in Paris on this date in 1895. Their work paved the way for the film industry as we know it today.
In addition, in 1908, a major earthquake and tsunami struck the Italian cities of Messina and Reggio Calabria, causing devastation and claiming the lives of over 70,000 people. And in 1912, San Francisco's Municipal Railway began operations, with Mayor James Rolph Jr. at the controls of Streetcar No. 1, as 50,000 spectators watched in awe.
Moving on to more recent history, in 1945, Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance. In 1972, Kim Il Sung became the president of North Korea under a new constitution, and in 1973, the Endangered Species Act was signed into law by President Richard Nixon. These events have had a lasting impact on our society.
On a lighter note, in 1981, a little girl named Elizabeth Jordan Carr was born in Norfolk, Virginia. What's so special about her, you may ask? Well, she was the first American "test-tube" baby, paving the way for advancements in reproductive technology.
But not all events on this day have been positive. In 1991, a tragic incident occurred at a celebrity charity basketball game in New York, where nine people lost their lives in a stampede of people trying to get in. Let's take a moment to remember those who lost their lives on that day.
And finally, let's talk about more recent events. In 2014, the U.S. war in Afghanistan came to an end after 13 years, with a quiet flag-lowering ceremony in Kabul. This marked the transition of fighting from U.S.-led combat troops to the country's own security forces.
Now, let's take a moment to acknowledge some of the amazing people who were born on this day. Actor Denzel Washington turns 70 today, and TV personality Gayle King also celebrates her 70th birthday. Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque turns 64, and Linux creator Linus Torvalds is 55. We also have political commentator Ana Navarro who is 53, TV host-comedian Seth Meyers who is 51, and actor Joe Manganiello who turns 48. Musician John Legend celebrates his 46th birthday, while actor André Holland turns 45. And last but not least, we have actor Sienna Miller who turns 43, and actor Jessie Buckley who is 35.
It's amazing to think that all of these events and people are connected to this one day in history. Let's take a moment to appreciate the significance and impact they have had on our world. Happy Dec. 28 everyone!
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