Birthdays

Dec. 28: A Momentous Day in History Highlights Judicial Decisions, Cinema Milestones, and Major Birthdays

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Today marks a momentous day in history, as we reach the 363rd day of the year 2024 with only three days remaining. This date has been witness to several key events that have shaped our world in various spheres, from groundbreaking advancements in cinema to pivotal legislative enactments. It was on December 28, 2015, when a significant legal decision came out of Cleveland, as a grand jury chose not to indict two white officers in the death of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old Black boy who was shot while holding a toy pellet gun. The decision … Read more

From White House Cornerstone to Nobel Laureates: A Day of Historical Significance and Celebrated Birthdays on October 13

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Washington, D.C. — On this day, Oct. 13, as we mark the 287th day of 2024, the passage of time reveals numerous significant historical events that have shaped the cultural and political landscape of the nation. With 79 days remaining in the year, it’s a reflective moment to consider the milestones of Oct. 13 from years gone by. In a notable event from 1999, the grand jury in Boulder, Colorado, concluded its investigation into the tragic death of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey. After laboring for 13 months, the jury was dismissed without bringing any … Read more