1. On December 28, 1786, the Connecticut General Assembly passed a resolution to establish the state's first Episcopal Church in New London.
2. In 1846, the first steam-powered ferry service across the Connecticut River between Hartford and East Hartford began operation on December 28th.
3. On December 28, 1864, the town of Greenwich experienced a devastating fire that destroyed over 500 homes and buildings.
4. In 1895, the first game of women's basketball was played in Hamden, Connecticut on December 28th.
5. A major snowstorm hit Connecticut on December 28, 1945, with some areas receiving up to 18 inches of snow, causing travel disruptions and power outages.
5 Fun Facts About December 28 In Connecticut History
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