December 28th celebrates Call A Friend Day and Card Playing Day.
We’re on day 362 of 365 and the countdown continues with only 3 days left of 2022!
Hold on tight because you’re about to discover our top pick of interesting events that all happened on December 28th in history.
Did you know that on this day in 2008, Luke Ward launched The Fact Site? Back then, it was known as the Funky Facts blog and received just three visits on its first day.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about December 28th in history!
What Events Happened On December 28 In History?
The Fact Site celebrated its 10th birthday by publishing a list of 1,000 interesting facts.
Vladimir Putin signed a law banning the US adoption of Russian children.
Scarlett Johansson made her debut on Broadway.
Luke Ward launched the Funky-Facts blog, which later became The Fact Site.
LinkedIn was founded by Reid Hoffman and the founding team members from PayPal and Socialnet.com.
Hong Kong began to slaughter the city’s 1.6 million chickens to stop the spread of an influenza strain.
Andrea Bocelli made his classical debut singing at a concert at Teatro Romolo Valli in Reggio Emilia.
The first American test-tube baby, Elizabeth Jordan Carr, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
The first major rock festival held on America’s east coast took place.
Muriel Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on New York Stock Exchange.
December 28 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
People who were born on December 28 all share the Capricorn star sign.
Capricorns are ambitious, determined and will consistently apply efforts to overcome any obstacles in their way.
Anyone born in December has the Blue Topaz birthstone. The blue topaz promotes harmony, serenity, tranquility and helps the wearer to overcome hurt and pain.
If you were born on this day, your estimated date of conception would be April 6th in the same year.
Is today is your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Seth Meyers! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
Famous People Born On December 28
Nash Grier
American Internet Personality
Seth Meyers
American Comedian
Maggie Smith
English Actress
Stan Lee
American Comic Book WriterSpecial Holidays On December 28th
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here’s a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
National Call A Friend Day
Did you know that on this day, December 28th 2008, Luke Ward launched The Fact Site?