On December 28, history records 33 notable events, 177 famous births and 91 deaths, spanning the years 418 to 1835.
Events on this day include: Pope Boniface I is elected. (418); Majorian is acclaimed emperor of the Western Roman Empire and recognized by Emperor Leo I the Thracian. (457).
Notable people born on December 28 include Emperor Rokujō (1164), Louise of Savoy (nun) (1461), Nicholas Bacon (Lord Keeper) (1510).
Notable figures who died on this day include Wang Zongbi (925), Robert II, Count of Dreux (1218), Hugh Aycelin (1297).
Events on 28 December 33
See all →Majorian is acclaimed emperor of the Western Roman Empire and recognized by Emperor Leo I the Thracian.
Alaric II succeeds his father Euric and becomes king of the Visigoths. He establishes his capital at Aire-sur-l'Adour (Southern Gaul).
King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and established Thonburi as a capital.
Construction of Yonge Street, formerly recognized as the longest street in the world, begins in York, Upper Canada (present-day Toronto).
John C. Calhoun becomes the first Vice President of the United States to resign.
Osceola leads his Seminole warriors in Florida into the Second Seminole War against the United States Army.
Public Holidays Around The World On This Day 15
Birthdays on 28 December 177
See all →Deaths on 28 December 91
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