Historical Events
- John Layton Jarvis becomes first British race horse trainer to be knighted for services to racing
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Dingle, American actor (The Little Foxes), born in Wabash, Indiana (d. 1956)
About December 28, 1887
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn