Births on December 28

Tim Johnson (South Dakota politician)

Born on December 28, 1946

Tim Johnson, American lawyer and politician

Timothy Peter Johnson (born December 28, 1946) is a retired American lawyer and politician who served as a United States senator from South Dakota from 1997 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the United States representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 1987 to 1997 and in the state legislature from 1979 to 1987. Johnson chose not to seek reelection in 2014. As of 2022, he is the last Democrat to represent South Dakota in Congress, and the last to hold statewide office in South Dakota.

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Events on 1946

11 Mar

Auschwitz concentration camp
Rudolf Höss, the first commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp, is captured by British troops.
2 Sep

Jawaharlal Nehru
The Interim Government of India is formed, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru as Vice President with the powers of a Prime Minister.
8 Sep

Bulgaria
A 95.6% vote in favor of abolishing the monarchy in Bulgaria.
23 Oct

Flushing, Queens
The United Nations General Assembly convenes for the first time, at an auditorium in Flushing, Queens, New York City.
19 Nov

Iceland
Afghanistan, Iceland and Sweden join the United Nations.

Births on December 28

Tim Johnson (South Dakota politician)

Born on December 28, 1946

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Events on 1946

Auschwitz concentration camp

Jawaharlal Nehru

Bulgaria

Flushing, Queens

Iceland