On This Day — 28 December
Key events, births, and deaths on December 28th throughout history
Historical Events
1065
Westminster Abbey is consecrated in London.
1895
First commercial screening of films by the Lumière brothers in Paris.
1945
Indonesia formally declares independence from Dutch colonial rule.
Notable Births
1867
Emperor Taisho of Japan.
1907
Gertrude Lawrence – English actress & singer.
1961
Denzel Washington – American actor.
In Memoriam
1540
Hans Holbein the Younger – German painter.
1991
Sam Walton – American businessman (Walmart founder).
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