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Dec. 28: A Day of Historical Milestones and Tragic Memories, from the Lumiere Brothers’ Film Debut to the End of U.S. Combat in Afghanistan

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As 2024 nears its close, December 28 marks not only the 363rd day of this leap year but also an opportunity to reflect on significant historical events that occurred on this day across different years. Among today’s critical remembrances is the 2015 decision by a Cleveland grand jury not to charge two white officers in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a Black youth, who was holding a toy pellet gun at the time. This tragic event is among several impactful occurrences that have taken place on December 28, spanning from breakthroughs in entertainment … Read more

Reflecting on Dec. 28: Key Moments in History from the Lumiere Brothers’ First Films to the Enduring Legacy of Tamir Rice

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As the year draws to a close, today marks the 363rd day of 2024, leaving just a handful of days before the new year begins. This date, December 28, has been witness to numerous pivotal events that have shaped history in various realms from cinema and natural disasters to significant political legislation and moments of poignant reflection. One of the most heart-wrenching incidents remembered today took place in 2015 when a grand jury in Cleveland decided not to bring charges against two white police officers in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a Black … Read more