Saturday, December 28, 2024

History for December 28

History for December 28 - On-This-Day.com 
Woodrow Wilson 1856 - 28th U.S. President
  • 1732 - "The Pennsylvania Gazette," owned by Benjamin Franklin, ran an ad for the first issue of "Poor Richard’s Almanack."
  • 1836 - Mexico's independence was recognized by Spain.
  • 1869 - William E. Semple, of Mt. Vernon, OH, patented an acceptable chewing gum.
  • 1895 - In Paris, the first commercial public screening of cinematographic films took place.
  • 1945 - The U.S. Congress officially recognized the "Pledge of Allegiance."
  • 1956 - After five years on television, the last "Ding Dong School" was aired on NBC-TV.

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