1. On April 28, 1788, Massachusetts became the sixth state to ratify the United States Constitution, solidifying its place in the new nation.
2. The famous abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison was born on April 28, 1805, in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Garrison became a vocal advocate for the immediate and complete abolition of slavery and played a significant role in the anti-slavery movement in the mid-1800s.
3. On April 28, 1877, the first telephone was installed in Somerville, Massachusetts, by Alexander Graham Bell. The telephone revolutionized communication and played a crucial role in the development of modern society.
4. On this day in 1923, the historic Boston Marathon was first held. The Marathon has been held annually since then, drawing runners from all over the world and becoming a well-known sports event and a defining aspect of Massachusetts' culture.
5. In 1975, the Boston Celtics won their first NBA Championship since 1966, winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns in triple overtime. The Celtics' victory helped cement the team as one of the greatest of all time and solidified Boston's status as a sports powerhouse.