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5 Fun Facts About November 28 In District Of Columbia History

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1. On November 28, 1907, the United States initiated a lawsuit against the American Tobacco Company, accusing them of violating anti-trust laws. This lawsuit ultimately led to the dissolution of the company and the breakup of other major tobacco companies.

2. In 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the G.I. Bill into law. This legislation provided financial assistance, education benefits, and other resources to military veterans returning from World War II. It has since been credited with helping millions of veterans transition back into civilian life.

3. November 28, 1966, marked the first time the D.C. Armory hosted a major professional wrestling event. The card featured wrestling legends like Bruno Sammartino and Bobo Brazil, and drew a crowd of over 8,000 fans.

4. On November 28, 2018, D.C. United announced they would be moving into a new stadium, Audi Field, in July of that year. The state-of-the-art facility cost over $400 million to build and has since become a popular destination for soccer fans in the D.C. area.

5. Finally, November 28, 2020, saw the opening of the "Amazon Fresh" grocery store in the D.C. neighborhood of Logan Circle. The store features a range of fresh produce, meat, and dairy products, as well as prepared meals and Amazon products like Echo devices.
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