South Africa files a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice over Israeli conducts in the Gaza Strip. Date: December 29, 2023 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 29 đ Events on this day in 2023 đ On This Day (Today)
Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashes into a wall in Muan, South Korea, killing 179 of the 181 occupants. It is the worst aircraft accident on South Korean soil in history. Date: December 29, 2024 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 29 đ Events on this day in 2024 đ On This…
The Syracuse Athletic Club defeat the New York Philadelphians, 5â0, in the first indoor professional football game, which was held at Madison Square Garden. Date: December 28, 1902 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 28 đ Events on this day in 1902 đ On This Day (Today)
The 7.1 Mw⯠Messina earthquake shakes Southern Italy with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme), killing between about 80,000. Date: December 28, 1908 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 28 đ Events on this day in 1908 đ On This Day (Today)
The first municipally owned streetcars take to the streets in San Francisco. Date: December 28, 1912 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 28 đ Events on this day in 1912 đ On This Day (Today)
Constance Markievicz, while detained in Holloway prison, becomes the first woman to be elected Member of Parliament (MP) to the British House of Commons. Date: December 28, 1918 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 28 đ Events on this day in 1918 đ On This Day (Today)
World War II: Operation Anthropoid, the plot to assassinate high-ranking Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich, commences. Date: December 28, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 28 đ Events on this day in 1941 đ On This Day (Today)
World War II: After eight days of brutal house-to-house fighting, the Battle of Ortona concludes with the victory of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division over the German 1st Parachute Division and the capture of the Italian town of Ortona. Date: December 28, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 28 đ …
Soviet authorities launch Operation Ulussy, beginning the deportation of the Kalmyk nation to Siberia and Central Asia. Date: December 28, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 28 đ Events on this day in 1943 đ On This Day (Today)
Maurice Richard becomes the first player to score eight points in one game of NHL ice hockey. Date: December 28, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 28 đ Events on this day in 1944 đ On This Day (Today)