December 28 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on December 28 (10)

• Ante Pavelić (Died: 1959-12-28) — Croatian politician and dictator of the Independent State of Croatia (1941-1945)
• Armando Manzanero (Died: 2020-12-28) — Mexican composer and singer, celebrated for defining the romantic sound of postwar Latin America.
• Brigitte Bardot (Died: 2025-12-28) — Icon of the sexual revolution, actress, and passionate animal rights activist.
• John Legend (Born: 1978-12-28) — Pianist, songwriter, and producer whose career spanned multiple major American entertainment awards.
• John von Neumann (Born: 1903-12-28) — Polymath pioneer in quantum physics, computing, and mathematics.
• Linus Torvalds (Born: 1969-12-28) — Creator of the Linux kernel and Git, a foundational figure in open-source software.
• Maggie Smith (Born: 1934-12-28) — Iconic British actress celebrated for wit across stage and screen for eight decades.
• Sienna Miller (Born: 1981-12-28) — Acclaimed British actress known for her modeling origins and diverse roles in film and television.
• Stan Lee (Born: 1922-12-28) — Pioneering comic book writer who co-created Marvel's most iconic heroes.
• Woodrow Wilson (Born: 1856-12-28) — 28th U.S. President, architect of the League of Nations, and progressive reformer.