Historical Events
- Congress officially recognizes "Pledge of Allegiance"
Famous Birthdays
- Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva, King of Nepal (1972- )
- Dwight Bement, American rock saxophonist (Gary Puckett & Union Gap - "Lady Willpower"; Flash Cadillac), born in San Diego, California
- John Till, Canadian rock guitarist (Full Tilt Boogie Band), born in Stratford, Ontario (d. 2022)
- Max Hastings, British editor-in-chief (Daily Telegraph)
Famous Deaths
Theodore Dreiser (1871-1945)
American novelist (Sister Carie, American Tragedy), dies at 74
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About December 28, 1945
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
