15 significant historical events occurred on December 28. December 28 has seen several notable events. In 1908, the devastating Messina earthquake struck Italy. The 1963 South African Grand Prix Formula One race took place, and in 2014, AirAsia Flight 8501 tragically crashed into the Java Sea. These incidents cover a century, each marking a moment in different areas such as natural disasters, sporting events, and aviation history.
Total Events
15
Time Span
1305–2017
Categories
4
Top Category
war
9 events
15 famous birthdays on December 28
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density14th C.21st C.
14th Century
1 event15th Century
1 event17th Century
1 event18th Century
1 event19th Century
3 events20th Century
5 events21st Century
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