On December 26, 2004, a massive 9.1-magnitude earthquake struck under the Indian Ocean, leading to a devastating tsunami that generated waves as high as 100 feet, resulting in an estimated 230,000 deaths.
Jack Johnson made history on December 26, 1908, when he became the first Black boxer to win the world heavyweight championship by defeating Tommy Burns in Sydney, marking a significant milestone in sports and racial equality.
Winston Churchill’s address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on December 26, 1941, was an unprecedented moment, reinforcing the alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States during World War II.
Desmond Tutu, who passed away on December 26, 2021, was recognized not just for his opposition to apartheid, but also for his advocacy in promoting racial justice and LGBTQ rights well into his later years.
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